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Cultures and Costumes: Symbols of Their Period series.
Each of these books offers an accessible if wordy introduction to a particular country, highlighting the role of clothing and adornment. Featuring ample white space and numerous color illustrations, the books provide information about the political development, customs, and culture of the regions. Inclusion of more detailed maps would have been helpful. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Cultures and Costumes: Symbols of Their Period titles: The Middle East, China and Japan, and India and Sri Lanka.]