After one hundred and fifty years, this book, one of the most beautiful Italian pieces of work from the 19th century, is to be published again. This monumental classic started off as an in-depth historical and geographical description on global costume accompanied by a review of the uses, customs, art and architecture, climate, religious ceremonies, war preparations, theatre, music and dance that influenced life and style. The book builds a precise identity for each continent, and within each continent, a profile of each country - showing not only the fashion and dress styles in the very broadest sense - but also the traditional costumes of each town. Contents: Introduction Africa America Asia Europe Text in English, French, Italian, Spanish and German. AUTHOR: Giulio Ferrario was an Italian author and librarian in the National Braidense Library. This monumental work, consisting of 25 volumes was written over the course of his lifetime. The title was first published in Milan in 1829 to an immediate success. SELLING POINTS: -Showcases the most complete iconographic collection on ancient fashion ILLUSTRATIONS: 490 colour