Elgin Kathy. The Medieval World

Chelsea House by Bailey Publishing Associates Ltd, 2009. — 64 p. — (Costume and Fashion Source Books). — ISBN: 978-1-60413-378-3.The terms “medieval” or the “Middle Ages” can mean anything from the “Dark Ages” that followed the end of the Roman Empire in 476 CE to the late Renaissance. Where fashion is concerned, however, the most interesting era is roughly 1100 to 1460. In Britain, this was the period between the Norman invasion by William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, and the rise of the Tudors, including King Henry VIII. This book looks at costumes and different fashions that were popular among medieval men and women - from wealthy nobles to humble peasants. It describes materials that were used at the time and suggests ways to re-create a medieval look from modern fabrics and accessories. Textiles were the mainstay of the Middle Ages. In addition to the hugely popular and widely available wool fabrics, there were imported luxuries such as silks, brocades, and damasks from the East.The World of the Middle Ages.
What My Lady Wore.
What the Lord of the Manor Wore.
Knights and Soldiers.
What the Common People Wore.
Hats, Hose, Girdles, and Gloves.
A Fair Field Full of Folk.Further Information.
Source List.