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- catalog abstract ""In this revolutionary history of military uniforms, the author explains the secret meaning of uniforms, their origin, design and construction, and presents some of the most extraordinary uniforms ever made." "Military uniforms represent the very best and very worst of mankind. Introduced as an attempt to civilise soldiers and make their presence acceptable to civilians, the very fabric of uniforms contains references to a darker, barbaric past when warriors wore furs and feathers to frighten their victims." "Brassey's Book of Uniforms is a vivid collection of uniform information and over 200 colour illustrations, appealing not only to the military historian and enthusiast, but also to the worlds of design, art, social history and fashion."--Jacket.".
- catalog alternative "Book of uniforms".
- catalog contributor b10654290.
- catalog created "1998.".
- catalog date "1998".
- catalog date "1998.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "1998.".
- catalog description ""In this revolutionary history of military uniforms, the author explains the secret meaning of uniforms, their origin, design and construction, and presents some of the most extraordinary uniforms ever made." "Military uniforms represent the very best and very worst of mankind. Introduced as an attempt to civilise soldiers and make their presence acceptable to civilians, the very fabric of uniforms contains references to a darker, barbaric past when warriors wore furs and feathers to frighten their victims." "Brassey's Book of Uniforms is a vivid collection of uniform information and over 200 colour illustrations, appealing not only to the military historian and enthusiast, but also to the worlds of design, art, social history and fashion."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "A Soldier's Life -- The Meaning of Uniforms -- Origin of Uniforms -- Discipline of Armies -- British Scarlet -- Specialisation -- Wild Men -- Balkan Bandits -- Green Men -- Sex Appeal -- American Blue -- Birth of the Practical -- Westernisation -- Khaki -- German Grey -- Death's Head -- Leather Jacket -- War as Work -- Women's Uniforms -- Camouflage -- Revolution in Materials -- Future Uniforms -- The Making of Uniforms -- Uniform Makers -- Dyes and Colours -- Jackets and Trousers -- Leatherwork -- Tassels and Gold -- Military Hats -- Spit and Polish -- Entertainment.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 141) and index.".
- catalog extent "143 p. :".
- catalog identifier "1857532430".
- catalog issued "1998".
- catalog issued "1998.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "London ; Herndon, VA, USA : Brassey's,".
- catalog subject "355.1/4 21".
- catalog subject "Military uniforms History.".
- catalog subject "UC480 .N45 1998".
- catalog tableOfContents "A Soldier's Life -- The Meaning of Uniforms -- Origin of Uniforms -- Discipline of Armies -- British Scarlet -- Specialisation -- Wild Men -- Balkan Bandits -- Green Men -- Sex Appeal -- American Blue -- Birth of the Practical -- Westernisation -- Khaki -- German Grey -- Death's Head -- Leather Jacket -- War as Work -- Women's Uniforms -- Camouflage -- Revolution in Materials -- Future Uniforms -- The Making of Uniforms -- Uniform Makers -- Dyes and Colours -- Jackets and Trousers -- Leatherwork -- Tassels and Gold -- Military Hats -- Spit and Polish -- Entertainment.".
- catalog title "Book of uniforms".
- catalog title "Brassey's book of uniforms / Tim Newark.".
- catalog type "History. fast".
- catalog type "text".