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Ancient Greek, Roman & Byzantine Costume this magnificent single-volume reference featuresThis scrupulously researched and abundantly illustrated book includes 315 drawings based on renderings by artists of the period to achieve utmost accuracy and authenticity. Included are elaborate examples of Aegean costume, Doric and Ionic styles of dress for women, Greek and Roman armor, graceful and intricately arranged Roman togas, the tunica roomy, wide sleeved apparel; and the pallium, a cloak like garment. Ornate vestments of the Eastern