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The Ninevah Court In The Crystal Palace

Austen Henry Layard

The Ninevah Court In The Crystal Palace is a book written by Austen Henry Layard. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences of the Great Exhibition of 1851 held at the Crystal Palace in London. The exhibition was a showcase of the world's technological and industrial advancements and was attended by millions of people from around the world.Layard's book focuses on the Ninevah Court, which was a section of the exhibition dedicated to showcasing the archaeological discoveries made by Layard himself in the ancient city of Ninevah, located in modern-day Iraq. The Ninevah Court was one of the most popular sections of the exhibition and attracted a lot of attention from visitors.The book provides a detailed description of the Ninevah Court, including the various artifacts on display, the layout of the exhibit, and the reactions of the visitors. Layard also includes his own reflections on the significance of the exhibit and its impact on the public's understanding of ancient history and archaeology.Overall, The Ninevah Court In The Crystal Palace is an informative and engaging account of one of the most significant events in the history of the exhibition industry. It provides a unique perspective on the Great Exhibition of 1851 and sheds light on the cultural and intellectual climate of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publish Date: Jan 17th, 2007
  • Pages: 84
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 0.20in - 0.30lb
  • EAN: 9781430463047
  • Categories: HistoricalMiddle East - GeneralMiddle East - General