A Global History of Silk
A Global History of Silk: Trade and Production from the 16th to the Mid-20th Century
English | 2024 | ISBN: 3031619870 | 280 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 23 MB
English | 2024 | ISBN: 3031619870 | 280 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 23 MB
This book explores the global development of the production and trade of silk and related industries from a historical perspective. From the sixteenth to the twentieth century, it takes long-term movements and global dynamics into account. Covering a wide geographical area, including East-Asia, Northern and Southern Europe, and North-America, the respective contributions examine economic activities related to silk production, silk processing, trading and consumption of silk and silk fabrics, while also highlighting diverse paths of industrialization and economic development.