1900

Originally published in 1968, this illustrated survey of the year 1900 recaptures the major events of the last Victorian year, the end of a century and the passing of a way of life. 1900 marked the close of a period of astonishing discovery and achievement and was a year of international importance.

1.The Last Year 2. War in South Africa 3. Victory in Sight 4. Imperialism 5. Riches and High Society 6. Poverty and Low Society 7. Royalty 8. New Women, New Men 9. The Conquest of the Air 10. Literature and Journalism 11. Entertainment 12. Animated Pictures 13. The Khaki Election 14. The Horseless Carriage 15. Public Transport 16. The End of an Era.