Giorgio Riello delves into global history and culture, with a specific focus on early modern textiles, dress, and fashion. His work examines the interconnectedness between Europe and Asia through these cultural and economic exchanges. Riello's writing offers insight into how global networks were shaped by seemingly ordinary objects. His research illuminates how fashion and textiles functioned as key elements of the early modern world.
Exploring the evolution of Western fashion, this volume delves into its profound influence on societal attitudes and beliefs from the Middle Ages to the present. Key themes include medieval sumptuary laws, the significance of color in early modern Europe, the impact of sports on contemporary attire, and the emergence of luxury in modern times. Author Giorgio Riello examines fashion's role in shaping Western societies and its connections to economy and politics, highlighting its ongoing relevance in people's lives.
"Gerry St. Germain's story begins in?Petit Canada? on the shores of the Assiniboine, growing up with his two younger sisters, his mother and his father--a shy Metis trapper and construction worker who sometimes struggled to put food on the table. St. Germain was initially troubled in school, scrapping with classmates and often skipping out to shoot pool, but an aunt and uncle with some extra cash paid his tuition to Catholic school, where a nun recognized his aptitude for math and encouraged him to pursue his dreams. He would go on to become an air force pilot, undercover policeman and West Coast chicken farmer. Business gave way to politics, and in 1988 he became one of a tiny number of Aboriginal Canadians named to a federal cabinet. That milestone was just one of many for a man who played a critical role in Canada's Conservative movement for a generation. From the Brian Mulroney era to the roller-coaster leadership of Kim Campbell, then to the collapse of the Progressive Conservative party in 1993 and the subsequent rebuilding of the movement under Stephen Harper, St. Germain remained a trusted confidant of prime ministers and a crucial and often daring behind-the-scenes broker in bringing warring factions together. But he is most proud of his efforts during his later years in the Senate, when he was a quiet hero to Canada's Aboriginal community. He spearheaded major Senate reports on key issues like land claims and on-reserve education during the Harper era, when there were few friendly faces for First Nations leaders on Parliament Hill. That role reflected St. Germain's profound determination to help people who are still dealing today the brutal legacy of residential schools and the paternalistic Indian Act. Memories of his humble beginnings, and the shame he once felt over his Metis heritage, bubbled to the surface in his final address to Canada's Parliament in 2012, when he said in a voice quaking with emotion:?I am a Metis.?"--Publisher's website
The Material Culture of Connections in the Early Modern World
266 pages
10 hours of reading
Exploring the role of objects in shaping early modern globalization, this volume examines commodities, art, and precious materials through European encounters with the Americas and Australia. It traces the movement of these items within networks of commerce, colonialism, and curiosity. Organized into four sections, it delves into global encounters, the relationship between matter and knowledge, evolving consumption habits, and the construction of global spaces, highlighting the interconnectedness of objects and historical contexts.
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