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A skillfully woven story of goods that influenced the course of the world ***** Textiles are as old as civilization itself. Since the time someone spun the first thread, the need to produce ever-increasing amounts of textiles has become the driving force behind technology, trade, politics, and culture. ***** In the book The Fabric of Civilization, Virginia Postrel connects the latest research findings from archaeology, economics, and science, revealing the surprising history of textiles. From the Minoans exporting wool dyed with rare purple dye to Egypt to the Romans dressed in expensive Chinese silk — the trade in fabrics propelled the entire ancient world forward. Textiles financed the Renaissance and the Mughal Empire, gave us banks and accounting, Michelangelo's David, and the Taj Mahal. The trade in fabrics expanded the alphabet and arithmetic, supported chemical research, and taught people to think in binary code.
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Author: Postrelová Virginia
Publication date: March 11, 2024
Manufacturer: Host - vydavatelství, s. r. o.
Genres: Art history, Non-fiction literature, Books, Specialized and technical literature, Art and architecture, History and facts
Type: Books - paperback
Pages: 365
ISBN/EAN: 9788027519071