Silk and Empire

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Silk and Empire

Author	: Brenda M. King
File Size	: 43,7 Mb
Publisher	: Manchester University Press
Language	: English
Release Date	: 03 September 2005
ISBN	: 0719067006
Pages	: 240 pages

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Silk and Empire by Brenda M. King Book PDF Summary

King challenges the notion that Britain always exploited its empire. She presents a new picture of the trade, where the strong links between Indian designs, the English silk industry and prominent members of the English arts and crafts movement led to the production of beautiful and luxurious textiles.

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