The Fabric of Civilization

“The story of technology is a story of human ingenuity, and nowhere is this more clear than in the story of textiles.”

Hachette/Basic Books page carries Andreessen's 'story of technology is a story of human ingenuity' blurb.

“A fascinating, surprising and beautifully written history of technology, economics, and culture, told through the thread of textiles, humanity's most indispensable artefacts. I loved it.”

Ridley's blurb ('a fascinating, surprising and beautifully written history...I loved it') is a listed endorsement on the publisher page.