Brolliology: A History of the Umbrella in Life & Literature

Humans have been making, using, perfecting, and decorating umbrellas for millennia - holding them over the heads of rulers, signalling class distinctions, and exploring their full imaginative potential in folk tales and novels. Only recently has the umbrella become more standardized, but how did they get to that point? Brolliology is a beautifully designed and illustrated tour of the umbrella through literature and history, exploring its symbolism and practicality and the meaning it still holds in society today. Perfect for historians and literature nerds alike, you will never look at this common household object the same way again.