Joep Leerssen, "World Fairs and the Global Moulding of National Identities International Exhibitions as Cultural Platforms, 1851–1958 "
English | ISBN: 9004498826 | 2021 | 428 pages | PDF | 16 MB
English | ISBN: 9004498826 | 2021 | 428 pages | PDF | 16 MB
This volume examines the cultural construction of national identities from a transnational perspective by focusing on the role of international exhibitions. Between 1851 and 1958 nations became a “brand” through the global display platform of the world fair.