Innovations in Cloth Manufacture in Early Modern England: the Demise of English Fine Wools and Rise of Spanish Merino Wool

Hugh William Chevis

doi:10.4225/23/5acad63460d46

Innovations in Cloth Manufacture in Early Modern England: the Demise of English Fine Wools and Rise of Spanish Merino Wool

Hugh William Chevis

School of Humanities

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Abstract

This thesis examines how a small, regionally isolated group of English clothiers and their merchant kin successfully established a new textile industry based on fine Spanish wool. It explains through agronomic theory why Spanish wool displaced fine English wool, then examines developments from the 1570s to 1660s, during which time the industry matured. The activities of the principal families are viewed through the themes of entrepreneurship, kinship and religion. The integration of this new industry with Atlantic and European trade is demonstrated. Key political events influencing the emerging industries are analysed. The thesis shows how Early Modern entrepreneurship could succeed.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	Tarbin, Stephanie, Supervisor Johnson, Paul, Supervisor, External person Marfany, Julie, Supervisor, External person
Award date	19 Mar 2018
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4225/23/5acad63460d46
Publication status	Unpublished - 2017

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Chevis, H. W. (2017). Innovations in Cloth Manufacture in Early Modern England: the Demise of English Fine Wools and Rise of Spanish Merino Wool. https://doi.org/10.4225/23/5acad63460d46

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