History of Magic: Term XXVI, Activity 08 History Rec

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Activity: History Rec
Points: 10 points participation
Deadline: Thursday August 29 at 11pm UTC (7pm EDT)
Details: Recommend a novel / short story / biography that relates to history in some way! This can be historical fiction, medieval fantasy or even nonfiction. Include Title, Author, and a brief summary. Use the textbox provided to submit & sign with your name and house (or a sigtag) for points!

<B>Title/Author</b>: <B>Historical Time Period:</b> (can be specific like 1900 or general like medieval England) <B>Brief summary:</b> name/house/sigtag

Don't forget to sign the roster to receive bonus points!
 

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[storminmay]

Title/Author: Queen of Fashion by Caroline Weber
Historical Time Period: French Revolution
Brief summary: Weber examines Marie Antoinette's fashion during her reign as Queen of France and how it played a crucial role in her fate and her legacy as a fashion icon. It's definitely an "ode to dressmaking" as a political tool and seriously deconstructs the modern public view of Marie Antoinette as the "cake queen." The book includes tons of sketches and is incredibly well-researched, perfect for the historical fashionista!