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Empire of Cotton: A Global History
Ever wonder how a simple plant shaped the entire world economy—and did so by grinding millions of lives under its wheels? Cotton isn’t just about your T-shirt; it’s the backbone of modern capitalism, soaked in blood and empire. Sven Beckert’s "Empire of Cotton" pulls no punches in showing how this fluffy fiber built a global empire fueled by violence, slavery, and industrial might.
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