In 1851 an event was organised in London that changed the world: The Great Exhibition. It was a spectacular showcase of technology manufacture and design from all over the world. Chronicling the first exciting spectacles, through to the much-maligned Millennium Dome, this title brings together the details and stories behind the great exhibitions.
In 1851 an event was organised in London that changed the world: The Great Exhibition. It was a spectacular showcase of technology manufacture and design from all over the world. Chronicling the first exciting spectacles, through to the much-maligned Millennium Dome, this title brings together the details and stories behind the great exhibitions.
Trevor May was educated at the universities of London and Exeter and is a professional historian, writer and educator. He has written over a dozen books on social and economic history topics, including books in the Shire Library series. He lives in Devon.
Inhaltsangabe
Introduction The Crystal Palace The White City Exhibitions The British Empire Exhibition, 1924 and 1925 The Festival of Britain, 1951 The Millenium Dome: A Great Exhibition? Further Reading Index
Introduction The Crystal Palace The White City Exhibitions The British Empire Exhibition, 1924 and 1925 The Festival of Britain, 1951 The Millenium Dome: A Great Exhibition? Further Reading Index
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