"The History of Silk" by Sarah Vere Bassett is a fascinating journey into the world of the history and production of silk. The author talks about how the invention of silk affected the economy, culture and trade in many countries of the world. The book reveals the secrets of silk production, tells about its role in the culture of different civilizations and about the outstanding people who were behind the spread of this wonderful material. Readers will be able to learn a lot of interesting things about silk and its influence on world history.