The Spinning World
The Spinning World

Author: Giorgio Riello

Publisher: OUP/Pasold Research Fund

Published: 2009-06-11

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780199559442

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This collection of essays examines the history of cotton textiles at a global level over the period 1200-1850. It provides new answers to two questions: what is it about cotton that made it the paradigmatic first global commodity? And second, why did cotton industries in different parts of the world follow different paths of development?

The Indian Cotton Textile Industry
The Indian Cotton Textile Industry

Author: M P Gandhi

Publisher: Hassell Street Press

Published: 2023-07-22

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781022895713

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India has a long and rich history of cotton cultivation and textile production, and in this insightful study, Gandhi explores the many factors that shaped the development of the Indian cotton industry. From the impact of British colonialism to the rise of modern technology, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the complex economic, social, and political forces that have shaped India's textile economy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.