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Ancient Costumes Of Great Britain And Ireland - From The Druids To The Tudors

by R. Havell, Charles Hamilton Smith
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'Illustrated guide to historical fashion.'

This book is perfect for fashion enthusiasts who want to learn about the evolution of fashion in Great Britain and Ireland. With its detailed illustrations and descriptions, Ancient Costumes Of Great Britain And Ireland - From The Druids To The Tudors provides a visual and informative tour of historical clothing. This book is sure to impress anyone with an interest in the history of fashion.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Ancient Costumes Of Great Britain And Ireland - From The Druids To The Tudors

by R. Havell, Charles Hamilton Smith
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ISBN: 9781851702534
Authors: R. Havell, Charles Hamilton Smith
Publisher: London: Bracken Books, 1989.
Date of Publication: 1989-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Art
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Goodreads rating: 3.6
(rated by 10 readers)

Description

Scenes from the Bayeux tapestry, Boadicea dressed for battle, and the tartaned ancestors of Bonny Prince Charlie - these are just a few examples from the wealth of illustrations in this beautifully detailed book. It is a fascinating study of clothes and other apparel in the British Isles from the earliest periods of history to the 16th century. This chronologically arranged collection includes descriptions of fashion at the court of various monarchs, among the working classes, and on the battlefields.
 

'Illustrated guide to historical fashion.'

This book is perfect for fashion enthusiasts who want to learn about the evolution of fashion in Great Britain and Ireland. With its detailed illustrations and descriptions, Ancient Costumes Of Great Britain And Ireland - From The Druids To The Tudors provides a visual and informative tour of historical clothing. This book is sure to impress anyone with an interest in the history of fashion.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.