Gifford, Clive, <br/><br/>
The colours of history / 
 The colours of history :  how colours shaped the world. 
Clive Gifford ; illustrated by Marc-Etienne Peintre. 
 - 64 pages :  colour illustrations ;  29 cm. 
<br/><br/> ART: GENERAL INTEREST (CHILDREN'S / TEENAGE). Why did Roman emperors wear purple? Which colour is made from crushed beetles? What green pigment might be used to build super-fast computers of the future? From black to white, and all the colours in between, every shade has a story to tell. Each colour group is introduced with a stunning and interpretive double-page spread illustration, followed by illustrated entries exploring the 'colourful' history of particular shades. With vivid, thought-provoking illustrations and engaging, bite-sized text, this book is a feast for the eyes and the mind, ready to enthral budding artists and historians alike. Age 9+ 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781784939670 1784939676 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Colors--History--Juvenile literature.<br/>Colors--Social aspects--Juvenile literature.