Publisher - Thames and Hudson
Binding - Hardback
Pages - 48
Size - 28cm x 20cm
 
Reading Age - 8+

Product weight 450g


 

This beautifully illustrated, full-colour history of costume has been produced by bestselling author John Peacock especially for children.

With over 320 hand-drawn illustrations, and clearly written descriptions on every page, the book offers a broad survey of Western costume from ancient times through to the present day, and is sure to delight any child with an interest in fashion or history, as well as being an invaluable educational resource.

This book covers

Every historical period from Ancient Greek and Byzantine times through the Middle ages and Renaissance right down the centuries to the present day.

A broad array of social classes from servants and labourers to nobility and royalty

A wide geographical variety of costume from the tunics of Ancient Egypt and the togas of Ancient Rome to the royal finery of sixteenth century England the garb of the French revolutionary and beyond

Every aspect of fashion including shoes, hats, bags and other accessories as well as jewellery and hairstyles