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The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World By Virginia Postrel Cover Image

The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World (Paperback)

$17.99

ISBN: 9781541617629

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Published: Basic Books - December 7th, 2021

The Fabric of Civilization gives a vibrant account of the diverse and numerous ways textiles have shaped the world we live in today. From folklore, literature, and language development, to commerce, politics, and finance, this fascinating non-fiction read will explain how every faction of our past and present has been shaped in some way by fabrics.

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