Jamestown Exposition: American Imperialism on Parade, Volume I

by Amy Waters Yarsinske

Book Overview

In 1907, Norfolk hosted the Jamestown Exposition, a celebration of America's first permanent settlement on April 26, 1607, and an event that marked America's ascension as a world power, in both military might and cultural influence. This exposition came at a time in American history when naval reviews, grandiose celebrations, world's fairs, and international expositions were at their zenith of public popularity. These were the days when American imperialism...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738501026
• ISBN13: 9780738501024
• Release Date: July 1999
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.6" x 9.3"