Download or read book Taste and Fashion - From the French Revolution to the Present Day written by James Laver and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-01-08 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic book contains a wealth of information on the taste and fashion trends of England from the French Revolution to the 1940s, and will prove a very interesting read for anyone with an interest in the subject. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.