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History Ireland has assembled a cast of experts to throw new light on the subject of the 1916 Rising. To name but a few, we have Joost Augusteijn and Emmet O'Connor re-examining Pearse and Connolly respectively; Joseph Connell and John Gibney look at the events themselves; Mary McAuliffe and Lucy...

Revealing the elaborate embroidery, intricate pleats and daring cuts that make up some of the 20th century's most beautiful garments, this book explores the specific techniques used by couturiers as tastes and textile technologies evolved. Work by designers such as Mariano Fortuny, Madeleine Vion...

Here, in more than 1100 full-color illustrations, is the most comprehensive and detailed history and sourcebook of 20th-century fashion ever published. From the styles of the early 1900s to those of today, John Peacock charts the development of women's fashion in all its aspects: couture wear, da...