Empire of Cotton: A Global History
by Sven Beckert
This global history explores cotton's pivotal influence on trade, industry, and labor from early modern times to the present day.
About This Book
Empire of Cotton traces the development of cotton as a central commodity in world trade from the early modern period onward.
The book examines how cotton production and commerce influenced economic systems, labor practices, and international relations across continents.
It highlights the connections between industrialization, colonialism, and the expansion of global markets.
Readers gain insight into the long-term effects of cotton on societies and economies worldwide.
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