SuitabookClothing as historical evidence
Twelve clothing items are used to explore British history, from an Iron Age torc to a 21st-century hoodie.
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Paul Rockett - Author
Clothing is the route into a broad sweep of British history, with examples ranging from an Iron Age torc to a modern hoodie.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceClothing is the route into a broad sweep of British history, with examples ranging from an Iron Age torc to a modern hoodie.
Twelve clothing items are used to explore British history, from an Iron Age torc to a 21st-century hoodie.
The book links clothing change with foreign invasions and a changing industrial landscape; those historical influences may prompt questions about how fashion and society affect one another.
This is a grounded book brief while Suitabook strengthens the analysis: the current material supports only a cautious reading; another book-specific source is still needed.
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