From high heels to protective boots, shoes are powerful objects of desire as well as a practical necessity. They are also fascinating indicators of the fashions, social attitudes, and economic backdrop of the times in which they were made and worn. This lavishly illustrated volume takes the reader on a glorious journey through many centuries of footwear from antiquity to the present, showcasing a dazzling array of shoes from all over the world.

Author Rebecca Shawcross Published by Bloomsbury Visual Arts ISBN 9781350266476 EAN 9781350266476 Bic Code Cover Hardback