Empire of Cotton: A Global History
by Sven Beckert
A global history exploring how cotton shaped economies, labor systems, and international trade from its origins to the industrial era.
About This Book
Empire of Cotton traces the story of cotton from its early cultivation to its central place in worldwide trade and industry.
The book examines how cotton production influenced labor systems, economic structures, and international relations over centuries.
It highlights the connections between agricultural practices, manufacturing growth, and the development of global markets.
Readers gain insight into the broader forces that transformed societies through the expansion of textile industries.
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