Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
Step into Britain’s wardrobe when power, pleasure, and propriety were stitched into every seam. Clothes speak; centuries answer back.In this second volume of Mrs. Stone’s vivid British social history chronicle, the courtly shimmer of elizabethan dress and costume gives way to the refinements of tudor and stuart england, then onward through georgian regency fashion trends and into early nineteenth century britain. More than a fashion history book, it is a lively record of the history of british manners: how people greeted, travelled, celebrated, and displayed status. Pages on banquets feasts and entertainments sit alongside observations on changing silhouettes, fabrics, and accessories, making a rich costume history reference for readers who want context as well as detail. Its period eye catches the small signals: headwear, court presentation, mourning rules, and the social meanings of colour and cut. Read it straight through for pleasure, or dip in to settle a question quickly, at once. Makers and scholars will value it as a costume design research guide, while enthusiasts will return to it as a dependable historical reenactment reference and a cornerstone for an antique etiquette book collection.Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today -- a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. If you treasure classic sources that illuminate everyday life as much as grand occasions, Chronicles of Fashion offers a generous, time-tested window into how Britain dressed, dined, and delighted itself.
