Shoes : Their History in Words and Pictures

From the beginning of time, almost as soon as people started wearing shoes, those shoes have said something about their jobs, their status, even their ideas. This generously illustrated book traces the history of shoes around the world & through the centuries. They explain how shoes are made, how they have reflected social & political change in times of war & revolution, & the part they play in our modern world. From the simple sandals of the desert dweller to today's in-line skates, here is a fascinating insight into both fashion & history. Juvenile audience.Yue, Charlotte is the author of 'Shoes : Their History in Words and Pictures', published 2000 under ISBN 9780788194658 and ISBN 0788194658.