Empire of Cotton: a global history
A historical study of cotton's global impact and its role in the Industrial Revolution. Insightful narrative with a broad world-wide view and a new perspective on capitalism
Highlights
- global cotton history
- economic transformation context
- insight into capitalism
Pros
- comprehensive world-wide view of the textile
- deep analysis of cotton's role in the Industrial Revolution
- readable narrative that informs understanding of capitalism
Cons
- writing style described as plodding by some
- mixed reactions to prose quality
