Why did Roman emperors wear purple? Which colour is made from crushed beetles? What green pigment might be used to build super-fast computers of the future? Find out the answers to these and many more questions in this vibrant exploration of the stories behind different colours, and the roles they've played throughout history. From black to white, and all the colours in between, every shade has a story to tell. Each colour group is introduced with a stunning and interpretive double-page spread illustration, followed by illustrated entries exploring the ‘colourful’ history of particular The Colours of History - Clive Gifford, Marc-Etienne Peintre (ilustrácie) od authora Clive Gifford, Marc-Etienne Peintre (ilustrácie) a nakladatelství za skvělé ceny na e-shopu Martinus. cz.