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Indian Cotton Textiles in West Africa

African Agency, Consumer Demand and the Making of the Global Economy, 17501850

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The book delves into the pivotal influence of West African consumers on the global economy, particularly through their demand for Indian cotton textiles. It highlights how this consumption shaped global trade patterns, affecting economies from Western Europe to South Asia. By examining the response of southern Indian textile production to West African demand, the study emphasizes African agency and the interconnectedness of trade networks established during European imperial expansion, ultimately illustrating the emergence of the modern global economy.

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Indian Cotton Textiles in West Africa, Kazuo Kobayashi

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2020
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Titre
Indian Cotton Textiles in West Africa
Sous-titre
African Agency, Consumer Demand and the Making of the Global Economy, 17501850
Langue
Anglais
Format
souple
Pages
280
ISBN13
9783030186777
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The book delves into the pivotal influence of West African consumers on the global economy, particularly through their demand for Indian cotton textiles. It highlights how this consumption shaped global trade patterns, affecting economies from Western Europe to South Asia. By examining the response of southern Indian textile production to West African demand, the study emphasizes African agency and the interconnectedness of trade networks established during European imperial expansion, ultimately illustrating the emergence of the modern global economy.