A History of Fireworks from Their Origins to the Present Day

Released on by John Withington
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  • A History of Fireworks from Their Origins to the Present Day Book Detail

  • Author : John Withington
  • Release Date : 2024-08-19
  • Publisher : Reaktion Books
  • Genre : History
  • Pages : 471
  • ISBN 13 : 1789149746
  • File Size : 43,43 MB
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A History of Fireworks from Their Origins to the Present Day by John Withington PDF Summary

Book Description: 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.

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