The corset and the crinoline : $b A book of modes and costumes from remote periods to the present time

"The Corset and the Crinoline" by William Barry Lord is a look back at how clothing, like corsets and crinolines, shaped ideas about beauty for women in the past. The book starts by explaining how corsets began in ancient cultures, from small tribes to big empires like Egypt and India. Not only does it show how corsets were made, but it also talks about how women felt forced to have a certain body shape, even if it wasn't healthy. The aim is to explore how women's clothing has changed over time and the ongoing debate surrounding the use of the corset.