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Paola Bertucci, "In the Land of Marvels: Science, Fabricated Realities, and Industrial Espionage in the Age of the Grand Tour" (Johns Hopkins UP, 2023)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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Uncovering Secrets: The Silk Production and Covert Missions in Historical Italy

This chapter explores a travel diary of a historical figure focused on uncovering silk production techniques in Italy, revealing narratives of industrial espionage. It connects the luxurious status of silk to contemporary economic strategies, encouraging listeners to delve into the diary available through the Johns Hopkins University Press.

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