by Francois De Bonneville (Author)
Revealing the secrets of bathrooms from the hedonistic world of the Roman thermae to the medieval bath-house, and from the 19th-century cabinet de toilette to the modern bathroom, this is an illustrated account of bathing through the ages. A history of bathing is provided, exploring bathrooms that are public, private, modern and luxurious. Necessity, pleasure, cleanliness and sensual satisfaction are all discussed and illustrated.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 208
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Published: 26 Oct 1998
ISBN 10: 050001874X
ISBN 13: 9780500018743
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