The King´s Coat: A cultural history of uniforms from the late Middle Ages to the First World War

Author:   Alexander Querengässer
Publisher:   Zeughausverlag GmbH
Edition:   Illustrated edition
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9783963600609


Pages:   200
Publication Date:   31 October 2023
Format:   Hardback
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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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Author:   Alexander Querengässer
Publisher:   Zeughausverlag GmbH
Imprint:   Zeughausverlag GmbH
Edition:   Illustrated edition
ISBN:  

9783963600609


ISBN 10:   3963600608
Pages:   200
Publication Date:   31 October 2023
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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