The Rise & Fall Of King Cotton
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly detailed work of economic and social history, The Rise & Fall of King Cotton chronicles the extraordinary dominance of the cotton industry and its sweeping impact on British and global society from the Industrial Revolution through its eventual decline. Anthony Burton traces the full arc of cotton's reign, from the thundering mills of Lancashire to the vast plantations that fed them, illustrating how a single commodity reshaped cities, labor systems, and international trade on an unprecedented scale. Written with an accessible yet authoritative tone, the narrative uncovers the human stories behind the machinery — the mill workers, the merchants, and the enslaved laborers whose toil underpinned an empire of cloth. Burton argues that cotton was not merely a product but a transformative force that defined an era, and its collapse left lasting scars on the communities built in its shadow. This compelling account stands as an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the industrial and imperial forces that forged the modern world.
Author: Anthony Burton
Format: Hardback
Genre: British & Irish history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly detailed work of economic and social history, The Rise & Fall of King Cotton chronicles the extraordinary dominance of the cotton industry and its sweeping impact on British and global society from the Industrial Revolution through its eventual decline. Anthony Burton traces the full arc of cotton's reign, from the thundering mills of Lancashire to the vast plantations that fed them, illustrating how a single commodity reshaped cities, labor systems, and international trade on an unprecedented scale. Written with an accessible yet authoritative tone, the narrative uncovers the human stories behind the machinery — the mill workers, the merchants, and the enslaved laborers whose toil underpinned an empire of cloth. Burton argues that cotton was not merely a product but a transformative force that defined an era, and its collapse left lasting scars on the communities built in its shadow. This compelling account stands as an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the industrial and imperial forces that forged the modern world.