Quick Facts
| Author | Virginia Postrel |
| Narrator | Caroline Turner Cole |
| Runtime | 9h43m |
| Published | February 17, 2026 |
| Rating | 4.0 / 5 (122 ratings) |
| Categories | Business & Careers, History, Europe, World |
| Format | Audiobook (Digital) |
| Platform | Audible |
About This Audiobook
“A journey as epic, and varying, as the Silk Road itself...[The Fabric of Civilization is] like a swatch of a Florentine Renaissance brocade: carefully woven, the technique precise, the colors a mix of shade and shine and an accurate representation of the whole cloth” (The New York Times)...
Why Listen to The Fabric of Civilization?
- Expert narration by Caroline Turner Cole brings every character and scene to life across 9h43m of immersive audio.
- Bestseller-quality story from Virginia Postrel, rated 4.0 stars by 122 listeners.
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The Fabric of Civilization by Virginia Postrel is an immersive listening experience. Performed by Caroline Turner Cole with a runtime of 9h43m, you can start with a free trial that you can cancel at any time. The audiobook remains yours forever, even if you end the trial.