Palace of Industry, 1851

This volume is a readable narrative and an insightful book on the The Great Exhibition.

Klappentext

This volume is a readable narrative and an insightful book on the The Great Exhibition.

Zusammenfassung
Originally published in 1951, this volume was created to mark the centenary of The Great Exhibition, an event which came to epitomise the Victorian age through its celebration of British manufacturing and cultural achievements. This fascinating book will be of value to anyone with an interest in nineteenth-century British history.

Inhalt

List of plates; Illustrations in the text; Preface; 1. Royal commission; 2. The building of the palace; 3. Some leading architects; 4. The Queen's Exhibition Journal; 5. The exhibits; 6. Benefits of success; 7. South Kensington; Appendices; Indices.