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The King´s Coat: A cultural history of uniforms from the late Middle Ages to the First World War by Alexander Querengässer at Abbey's Bookshop,
The King´s Coat: A cultural history of uniforms from the late Middle Ages to the First World War
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Alexander Querengässer

The King´s Coat

A cultural history of uniforms from the late Middle Ages to the First World War

Alexander Querengässer

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Zeughausverlag GmbH
31 October 2023
Theory of warfare & military science
"Until the introduction of camouflage uniforms, ""The King's Coat"" dominated the appearance of Western armies. Originally designed for economic reasons, uniforms in the Baroque era served to erase a soldier's individuality in favour of a regimental esprit de corps. Uniforms distinguished soldiers from civilians, and served ceremonial functions at court by representing the absolute power of princes. However, pre-modern manufacturing practices from the limited capacities to dye fabrics uniformly to the individual workmanship of different tailors undermined this ideal of a uniform military appearance just as swiftly as the demands of a campaign, in which uniforms wore out and had to be supplemented by a variety of different garments. This book attempts to explore the history of the military uniform from its origins to the present day. The thematic approach comprises various aspects of military costume, examining materials, function, limits as well as the deliberate modification of uniformity. Topics also include the symbolic character of the uniform, its own assertive potential, and the influence of contemporary fashion. It is a cultural history of military costume which seeks to go beyond the boundaries of fashion alone."
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Imprint:   Zeughausverlag GmbH
Country of Publication:   Germany
Edition:   Illustrated edition
Dimensions:   Height: 297mm,  Width: 210mm, 
ISBN:   9783963600609
ISBN 10:   3963600608
Pages:   200
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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