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A History of Fireworks from Their Origins to the Present Day

A History of Fireworks from Their Origins to the Present Day - Hardcover

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Availability:In StockContributor:John WithingtonPublish date:2024-10-16Pages:336
Language:EnglishPublisher:Reaktion BooksISBN-13:9781789149357ISBN-10:1789149355UPC:9781789149357Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:Social HistorySize:9.30 x 6.20 x 1.10 inchesWeight:1.4903Product ID:SCBYB34PHC
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.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Reaktion BooksISBN-13:9781789149357ISBN-10:1789149355UPC:9781789149357Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:Social HistorySize:9.30 x 6.20 x 1.10 inchesWeight:1.4903Product ID:SCBYB34PHC
John Withington is an award-winning television journalist, based in London. His books include Assassins' Deeds and Secrets of the Centenarians, both also published by Reaktion Books.
Publisher: Reaktion Books

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