The chronicle of western costume : from the ancient world to the late twentieth century / John Peacock

Includes bibliography

Ancient civilizations -- The Middle Ages -- The Renaissance -- The Sixteenth Century -- The Seventeenth Century -- The Eighteenth Century -- The Nineteenth Century -- The Twentieth Century

Covering Western costume from Ancient Egypt to contemporary haute couture, this is a companion volume to Peacock's 'Fashion Sourcebooks'. The range of drawings reveals not only national characteristics but also social divisions, and provide a detailed reference for students and professionals alike.