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Empire of Cotton: A Global History

by Sven Beckert

The empire of cotton was, from the beginning, a fulcrum of constant global struggle between slaves and planters, merchants and statesmen, workers and factory owners. Sven Beckert makes clear how these forces ushered in the world of modern capitalism, including the vast wealth and disturbing inequalities that are with us today.

Publisher

Vintage

Publication date

Nov 10, 2015

Format

Print edition

Pages

640

ISBN

9780375713965