Silk and Empire
| Author | : Brenda M. King |
| Publisher | : Manchester University Press |
| Total Pages | : 240 |
| Release | : 2005-09-03 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0719067006 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780719067006 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (006 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Silk and Empire by : Brenda M. King
Download or read book Silk and Empire written by Brenda M. King and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2005-09-03 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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