""English Costume: From Prehistoric Times To The End Of The Eighteenth Century"" by George Clinch is a comprehensive study of the evolution of English clothing and fashion over a period of several centuries. The book begins with a discussion of prehistoric clothing, including the use of animal hides and the development of weaving and spinning techniques. It then moves on to examine the clothing styles of the ancient Britons, the Romans, and the Anglo-Saxons.The...