The Silk Industries of Medieval Paris

The Silk Industries of Medieval Paris
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Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Total Pages : 368
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ISBN-13 : 9780812248487
ISBN-10 : 0812248481
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Download or read book The Silk Industries of Medieval Paris written by Sharon Farmer and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sharon Farmer analyzes the evidence concerning the medieval silk industry, adding new perspectives to our understanding of medieval French history, luxury trade, labor migration, intercultural exchange, and gendered work.


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