In Assembly, Mar. 30, 1849: Message From the Governor, Transmitting a Report on the Subject of International Exchanges (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- Title
- In Assembly, Mar. 30, 1849: Message From the Governor, Transmitting a Report on the Subject of International Exchanges (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Alexandre Vattemare
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0266965660
- ISBN 13
- 9780266965664
- Item weight
- 309 grams
Discover a turning point in 19th‑century cultural diplomacy.
This book presents the governor’s message and Vattemare’s compelling case for international exchanges of books, science, and learning.
This material chronicles how a Paris‑based advocate proposed a global network for sharing literature and scientific works. It blends official correspondence, legislative resolutions, and firsthand reports from the United States and several states. The documents highlight the steady progress, the challenges, and the spirit of cooperation across borders in the 1840s.- Insights into early ideas of a world “republic of letters” that linked libraries, archives, and museums.
- Evidence of public support from state legislatures and governors across the United States.
- Descriptions of the exchange process, including collections, deposits, and the goal of free flow of knowledge.
- Context about the political climate and the lasting impact on cultural diplomacy.
In Assembly, Mar. 30, 1849: Message From the Governor, Transmitting a Report on the Subject of International Exchanges offers a accessible view of a pioneering cultural initiative and its reception in America and Europe.
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