The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World
By Virginia Postrel ’82
Published Nov. 18, 2020
Pulling from archaeology, economics, and science, Virginia Postrel ’82 tells a history of textiles and civilizations around the world. The Fabric of Civilization explores how cloth has inspired far-reaching trade and innovation throughout human history.
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