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Italian visions for a world fair that bridged nations and cultures
This volume presents Giuseppe Dassi’s early drafts and correspondence surrounding the Philadelphia International Exhibition of 1876 and a bold project for an Italian exhibition in Rome. It reveals how ideas of labor, capital, and national pride met urban planning, architecture, and diplomacy.
The pages offer a documentary glimpse into how 19th‑century reformers imagined using grand exhibitions to educate, unite, and inspire. From prefaces and letters, readers see how activists connected economic renewal with cultural achievement, across oceans and among many nations.- Historical context for the 1876 Philadelphia Exhibition and Italy’s anticipated involvement.
- Strategies for financing large public projects and the role of government support.
- Architectural ambitions to repurpose famous structures into spaces for industry and art.
- Cross‑cultural dialogue about labor, capital, peace, and the advancement of civilization.
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Paperback. Condition: 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. Seller Inventory # 9781330503614_0
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