Reviews for The Twentieth Century-History of Mankind VI

The average rating for The Twentieth Century-History of Mankind VI based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2009-02-24 00:00:00 James Bowles More than thirty years after its original publication in 1983, the aptly titled "Mourning Dress" is still perhaps the most comprehensive book on mourning dress available, grounded in concrete examples of jewelry, dress, art, and primary text documentation. Covering pre-1600 through the twentieth century, focusing primarily on Europe, this book offers an accessible entree into understanding how the material culture of mourning shapes us, and how cultures, as they evolve over time, shape mourning practices. An appendix with popular mourning fabrics will appease the textile specialist while the generalist will be intrigued by the fascinating narrative of how mourning dress fits into our social and cultural histories.

Review # 2 was written on 2021-06-01 00:00:00 Arthur Frommes Very detailed history on Euro-American mourning practices, as related to dress and textiles. Some details are given of other cultures, but the majority of information focuses on Western society. Exceptional detail on textiles, dress, and colors.