Isbn: 9781330503614 - philadelphia and rome (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a record of the first International Exhibition held in Philadelphia in 1876. This exhibition, organized by the US Centennial Commission, celebrated the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The book includes correspondence between the author, Giuseppe Dassi, and eminent scientist J. Scott Russell and his father, the esteemed John Scott Russell, regarding the possibility of using Rome's iconic Colosseum as the site for a future international exhibition. Additionally, the book contains speeches, addresses, and letters from various dignitaries and attendees, offering insights into the social, political, and economic context of the time. Through these documents, the book provides a unique perspective on the transformative power of international exhibitions in fostering global cooperation, technological advancements, and cultural exchange. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…