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Enlightening the World: The Creation of the Statue of Liberty by Yasmin Sabina Khan (2010, Hardcover)
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Enlightening the World: The Creation of the Statue of Liberty by Yasmin Sabina Khan (2010, Hardcover)
Author: Yasmin Sabina KhanPublisher: Cornell Univ PrLanguage: English
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This impressively researched history is the first to tell the whole story behind the Statue of Liberty, beginning with its inception as an offshoot of the revolution in human rights that was sweeping the world in the 19th century, concentrating on the presence of that spirit in France and America especially. Yasmin Sabhina Khan sees the joint French-American venture--officially called "Liberty Enlightening the World"--as a symbol of America's generosity and tolerance that is still vitally important today as a source of hope for people everywhere.
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The State of Liberty has been a symbol of US democratic ideals since 1886. Based on extensive research including travels to France where Liberty Enlightening the World was created, an independent scholar chronicles the story behind its conception, construction, and gifting to the US in the wake of the Civil War. Khan showcases sculptor Auguste Bertholdi, engineer Gustave Eiffel, poet Emma Lazarus, and fundraiser/publisher Joseph Pulitzer, among the many individuals involved. The book features new details about Liberty's design and b&w images. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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"An important book for general audiences."
(01/18/2010)
This impressively researched history is the first to tell the whole story behind the Statue of Liberty, beginning with its inception as an offshoot of the revolution in human rights that was sweeping the world in the 19th century, concentrating on the presence of that spirit in France and America especially. Yasmin Sabhina Khan sees the joint French-American venture--officially called "Liberty Enlightening the World"--as a symbol of America's generosity and tolerance that is still vitally important today as a source of hope for people everywhere.
| Key Details | |
| Author: | Yasmin Sabina Khan |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | Cornell Univ Pr |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| ISBN-10: | 0801448514 |
| ISBN-13: | 9780801448515 |
| Size | |
| Length: | 231 pages |
| Thickness: | 1 in |
| Weight: | 14.1 oz |
Publisher's Note
The State of Liberty has been a symbol of US democratic ideals since 1886. Based on extensive research including travels to France where Liberty Enlightening the World was created, an independent scholar chronicles the story behind its conception, construction, and gifting to the US in the wake of the Civil War. Khan showcases sculptor Auguste Bertholdi, engineer Gustave Eiffel, poet Emma Lazarus, and fundraiser/publisher Joseph Pulitzer, among the many individuals involved. The book features new details about Liberty's design and b&w images. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Industry Reviews
(01/18/2010)
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