A History of the Royal Society of Arts

By:

Henry Trueman Wood

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Cambridge Library Collection - British and Irish History, 19th Century

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Published in 1913, this book by Sir Henry Trueman Wood (1845–1929) is widely acknowledged as the first historical account of the Royal Society of Arts. Spanning 125 years, from the Society's foundation in 1754, through the Great Exhibition of 1851, it terminates with the start of Wood's own term as secretary in 1879. As well as its famous association with manufacturing, the Society's involvement with forestry and agriculture is also addressed. Containing not only an authoritative chronology of the RSA, but also comprehensive lists of past officials and a preface by its Chairman, Lord Sanderson, this work provides rare insights into the motivations and aspirations of generations of British engineers and artists. Illustrated by 28 full-page illustrations and 19 smaller vignettes depicting members, maps, medals and inventions, this study is underpinned by the author's own powerful conviction that, when combined, art and science can transform the world.

Release date Australia

June 30th, 2011

Author

Henry Trueman Wood

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Illustrations

24 Plates, black and white; 22 Halftones, unspecified

Pages

630

Series

Cambridge Library Collection - British and Irish History, 19th Century

Dimensions

140x216x35

ISBN-13

9781108029681

Product ID

10413212

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