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  Empire of Cotton explores the global history of cotton, tracing its impact on economies, societies, and cultures from the 19th century to the present.

  
  

  Full Synopsis Spoiler Alert!

  Rating: 3.0

  Genres Nonfiction, History, Economics

  Original language: en

  Creators

  Sven Beckert (author)

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