The British Isles 1900. A Portrait in Colour

(Hardback, Multilingual edition)

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The beauty and rich history of the four nations of the United Kingdom - England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland - had much to offer to the international tourist in 1900. More than 800 photochromes present an intimate view of the wild landscapes, manicured lawns, bustling cityscapes and bucolic charm of the British Isles before the First World War.Colour photochromes, 19th- and early 20th-century photographs, postcards, travel posters and luggage labels guide the reader through this historic 'Kingdom by the Sea', a welcoming land of extraordinary diversity and fascinating heritage, full of secrets and legends.

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...more than a century later, these images remain as mesmerizing as they were when first printed. * Hyperallergic *

Author Bio

Sebastian Dobson is an independent scholar of the history of early photography in Japan and East Asia. He lectures widely in Europe, the United States, Australia and Japan, and his publications include encyclopedia entries, book reviews, numerous articles and catalogue essays for exhibitions hosted in Boston, Singapore and Tokyo. Sabine Arqu is a photo researcher, editor, and author. She has collaborated on numerous publications on the themes of travel, the history of tourism, and photography.