A History Of Fireworks From Their Origins To The Present Day
Download and Read A History Of Fireworks From Their Origins To The Present Day full books in PDF, ePUB, and Kindle. Read online free A History Of Fireworks From Their Origins To The Present Day ebook anywhere anytime directly on your device. We cannot guarantee that every ebooks is available!
A History of Fireworks from Their Origins to the Present Day
Author | : John Withington |
Publisher | : Reaktion Books |
Total Pages | : 471 |
Release | : 2024-08-19 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1789149746 |
Download A History of Fireworks from Their Origins to the Present Day Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Bursting with images from across time, a sparkling chronicle of rockets, pinwheels, and more. This book illuminates the glittering history of fireworks, from their mysterious beginnings to the dazzling big-budget displays of today. It describes how they enthralled the world’s royal courts and became a sensation across the British Empire. There are stories of innovations like “living fireworks,” fiercely fought international competitions, and the technology behind modern showpieces viewed by millions. Practitioners say fireworks are an art, and they have inspired artists from Shakespeare, Handel, Dickens, and Whistler to Katy Perry. But John Withington also covers fireworks’ practical uses—rescues at sea, attempts to control the weather—while not ignoring their dangers, accidents, or efforts to make them safer.
A History of Fireworks from Their Origins to the Present Day Related Books
Pages: 471
Pages: 124
Pages: 112
Pages: 48
Pages: 152