TY - BOOK N2 - "Why did Roman emperors wear purple? Which colour is made from crushed beetles? Why is the Chicago River dyed green? From vermilion to verdigris, every shade has a story to tell. Embark on a vibrant journey to discover the part each color has played in history."--Back cover. AB - "Why did Roman emperors wear purple? Which colour is made from crushed beetles? Why is the Chicago River dyed green? From vermilion to verdigris, every shade has a story to tell. Embark on a vibrant journey to discover the part each color has played in history."--Back cover. T1 - The colors of history / AU - Gifford, Clive, AU - Peintre, Marc-Ă¢Etienne, CN - BF789.C7 CN - BF789.C7 N1 - Includes index. ID - 857177 KW - Color KW - Symbolism of colors KW - Color KW - Color SN - 9781682973400 SN - 1682973409 TI - The colors of history / ER -