The Fabric of Civilization by Virginia I. Postrel

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/116440 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Fabric of Civilization Author: Virginia I. Postrel Narrator: Caroline Cole Format: mp3 Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins Release date: 08-17-21 Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 210 ratings Genres: History Publisher's Summary: The story of humanity is the story of textiles - as old as civilization itself. Since the first thread was spun, the need for textiles has driven technology, business, politics, and culture. In The Fabric of Civilization, Virginia Postrel synthesizes groundbreaking research from archaeology, economics, and science to reveal a surprising history. From Minoans exporting wool colored with precious purple dye to Egypt, to Romans arrayed in costly Chinese silk, the cloth trade paved the crossroads of the ancient world.