Costumes Of The Greeks And Romans (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258816551)

""Costumes of the Greeks and Romans"" by Thomas Hope is a comprehensive guide to the clothing worn by ancient Greeks and Romans. The book is divided into two parts, with the first section focusing on Greek attire and the second on Roman attire. In the first section, the author describes the various garments worn by Greeks, including the chiton, himation, and peplos. He also discusses the different styles of clothing worn by men and women, as well as the use of jewelry and accessories. The second section of the book covers Roman clothing, including the toga, stola, and tunica. The author also discusses the different types of clothing worn by men and women, as well as the use of hairstyles and cosmetics. Throughout the book, the author provides detailed illustrations and descriptions of each garment and accessory, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in ancient history or fashion. Additionally, the book includes a glossary of terms and a bibliography for further reading. Overall, ""Costumes of the Greeks and Romans"" is an informative and engaging guide to the clothing of these two influential civilizations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Thomas Hope
ISBN-10: 1258816555
ISBN-13: 9781258816551
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 09/21/2013
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d