The Wig: A Hairbrained History 9781789143478, 1789143470

Whether in a court room or a dressing room, wigs come in many forms and represent many things: from power, to sexuality,

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English Pages 256 Year 2020

The Wig: A Hairbrained History
9781789143478, 1789143470

'GRIPPING' -The Times How can you speak up for someone accused of a savage murder? Or sway a jury? Or get a j

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