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The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History by Kassia St Clair (Hardcover, 2018)

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** A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK ** 'Fascinating . . . The history of the world through the eye of a needle . . . I recommend this book to anyone' THE SPECTATOR 'A charming, absorbing history that takes us on a journey from the silk roads to sportswear, from ruffs to spacesuits . . . I devoured this quietly feminist book' SUNDAY TIMES 'Joyful and beautiful' NATURE 'Will make you rethink your relationship with fabric' ELLE DECORATION All textiles begin with a twist. From colourful 30,000-year old threads found on the floor of a Georgian cave to what the linen wrappings of Tutankhamun's mummy actually meant; from the Silk Roads to the woollen sails that helped the Vikings reach America 700 years before Columbus; from the lace ruffs that infuriated the puritans to the Indian calicoes and chintzes that powered the Industrial Revolution, our continuing reinvention of cloth tells fascinating stories of human ingenuity. When we talk of lives hanging by a thread, being interwoven, or part of the social fabric, we are part of a tradition that stretches back many thousands of years. Fabric has allowed us to achieve extraordinary things and survive in unlikely places, and this book shows you how -- and why. With a cast that includes Chinese empresses, Richard the Lionheart and Bing Crosby, Kassia St Clair takes us on the run with escaped slaves, climbing the slopes of Everest and moonwalking with astronauts. Running like a bright line through history, The Golden Thread offers an unforgettable adventure through our past, present and future.

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Publisher
John Murray Press
ISBN-13
9781473659032
eBay Product ID (ePID)
3046575230

Product Key Features

Author
Kassia St Clair
Publication Name
The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
History, Business
Publication Year
2018
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
368 Pages

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222mm
Item Width
163mm
Item Weight
480g

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Title_Author
Kassia St Clair
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom

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by stormviggers711 Dec, 2018
Fascinating insights into te histories, cultures and politics that brought us fundamental fabric threads we have today.
Hardback, great value.
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