From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal) 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 co The Fabric of Civilization - Virginia Postrel od authora Virginia Postrel a nakladatelství za skvělé ceny na e-shopu Martinus. cz.
| Autor |
Virginia Postrel |
| Jazyk |
anglický |
| Počet stran |
320 |
| Rok vydání |
2021 |
| Nakladatelství |
Basic Books |
