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The essence of style : how the French invented high fashion, fine food, chic cafes, style, sophistication, and glamour
Title:
The essence of style : how the French invented high fashion, fine food, chic cafes, style, sophistication, and glamour
Author:
Dejean, Joan
ISBN:
9780743264136
Publication Information:
New York [etc.] : Free Press, c2005
Physical Description:
viii, 303 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
General Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject:
Fashion -- France -- History -- 17th century
Cooking, French -- History -- 17th century
France -- Social life and customs -- 17th century
Louis XIV, King of France, 1638-1715 -- Influence.