The Story of Costume

This beautifully illustrated, full-colour history of costume has been produced by bestselling author John Peacock especially for children.
With over 325 hand-drawings and clearly written descriptions on every page, it will delight children and be a wonderful resource for parents, teachers and librarians.

• every historical period from Ancient Greek and Byzantine times, through the Middle Ages and Renaissance, right down the centuries to the present day

• from servants and labourers to nobility and royalty

• from the tunics of Ancient Egypt and the togas of Ancient Rome to the royal finery of sixteenth-century England, the French revolution and beyond

• every aspect of fashion, including shoes, hats, bags and other accessories, as well as jewelry and hairstyles