The Medieval World (History of Fashion and Costume) (Volume 1)
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| Rating | : | 4.99 (581 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0816059454 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 64 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
It depicts the changing styles, processes, and trends - from the first people to wear clothes in the last Ice Age to the courtly fashion of medieval Europe to the globalization of Western style - that led us to the clothing of today.. An eight-volume set examining the development of costume and fashion and the social history that gave rise to it
Children's Literature This excellent source is loaded with interesting information.
"Nice book" according to M. Higgins. This book provides a nice overview of medieval times, concentrating on knights and castles. It is full of color illustrations and pictures such as cut-away drawings of castles, town markets, the castle kitchen,and fashions of noblemen. Every other page has a full-page or nearly full-page illustration of some sort. The pages are also jam-packed with text explaining the little details that make history engaging. This would be a wonderful supplement for a study of the middle ages.Chapters include:The Age of ChivalryFortress HomesCastle LifeReady for Battle. "Very informative and surprisingly entertaining" according to The Reviewer Formerly Known as Kurt Johnson. This large and attractive book is an excellent introduction into the medieval world of knights and castles. The book is divided into five chapters. Chapter one is entitled The Age of Chivalry discusses medieval times, and how knighthood fitted in. The second chapter, Fortress Homes, discusses how castles were built and how they worked. Chapter three, Castle Life, is all about the daily life of the castle dwellers. In chapter four, Ready For Battle, we learn about medieval warfare and weapons. And finally, in chapter five, End of an Age, we learn about the end of the world of the . Nicole Talucci said Fun book for kids and adults. Beautiful illustrations in a nice soft cover book full of interesting information. Even if you're familiar with the subject matter, it's a fun addition.