Part of a series providing a photographic survey of this century, decade by decade. Each book touches on issues and events that made the headlines, before exploring themes such as fashion, films, music and sport. "The 1950's" covers a decade characterized by a new affluence with modern-style buildings transforming skylines, the develoment of fads and fashions whih included jeans and the hula hoop and was a time for exploration and discovery with the conquest of Everest. As a contrast to the development of Europe, there was ...
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Part of a series providing a photographic survey of this century, decade by decade. Each book touches on issues and events that made the headlines, before exploring themes such as fashion, films, music and sport. "The 1950's" covers a decade characterized by a new affluence with modern-style buildings transforming skylines, the develoment of fads and fashions whih included jeans and the hula hoop and was a time for exploration and discovery with the conquest of Everest. As a contrast to the development of Europe, there was violence and unrest in the Korean War and the Soez Crisis. In Britain, with the television set becoming more popular, thousands of people were able to watch the celebrations surrounding the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Other spreads include the advance of the atomic age and popular entertainment of the time, not forgetting that this was the age of rock and roll.
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Seller's Description:
Fair. Ex-library book, usual markings. Hardback withOUT dust cover. Well read copy with some spine wear. Colouring of page edges due to age. Quick dispatch from UK seller.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Ex-library book with stamps on the first page, it is also likely to have a small shelf number sticker on the spine.
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Good. No dust jacket. Ex library copy. Moderate wear. Typical library, stampings, markings, stickers etc (W5) Library binding. Paper over boards. 48 p. Contains: Illustrations. Picture History of the 20th Century (Sea to Sea). Audience: Children/juvenile.
