Scottish National Dress and Tartan (Shire Library)
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| Rating | : | 4.33 (738 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0747812187 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 56 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Not deep but well done" according to Tom McVey. This book is a good overview of tartan and historic dress in Scotland. The author obviously knows his subject and presents a reasonable, readable survey of the subject. For greater depth consider the two books by John Telfer Dunbar.
This process was not, as is popularly thought, a phenomenon begun by the romantic novels of Sir Walter Scott, but began long before as a reaction to the Union with England in 1707. Tartan is an enormously popular pattern in modern fashion and Scottish National Dress is recognised around the world. This book not only traces its evolution from earliest time, but the process by which it became Scottish National Dress.TOC: Chapter I: The Highland Clans /Chapter II: Early Highland Dress /Chapter III: Rebels and Kilts /Chapter IV: Invention of Scottish National Dress /Chap
He is the author of several critically praised studies of Scottish military history, including Like Hungry Wolves, the definitive study of the battle of Culloden, Wellington's Highland Warriors, and several Osprey titles on Highland soldiers. . Stuart Reid was born in Aberdeen and served with the Royal Regim
About the Author Stuart Reid was born in Aberdeen and served with the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. . He is the author of several critically praised studies of Scottish military history, including Like Hungry Wolves, the definitive study of the battle of Culloden, Wellington's Highland Warriors, and several Osprey titles on Highland soldiers