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The exposition of 1851

Chapter 1: THE EXPOSITION OF 1851;
By Charles Babbage
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This work examines the 1851 Great Exhibition in London, highlighting its significance as a showcase of industrial, scientific, and governmental achievements in England. It discusses the implications of free trade and competition, critiques the political landscape, and reflects on the societal attitudes of the time. The author emphasizes the importance of international collaboration and the exchange of ideas, while also addressing the challenges posed by entrenched prejudices and party politics. Through detailed observations, the text aims to provide insights into the underlying factors shaping England's progress and the broader implications for global industry and science.

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Title: The exposition of 1851

or, Views of the industry, the science, and the government, of England

Author: Charles Babbage

Contributor: Augustus De Morgan

Charles Richard Weld

Release date: July 15, 2025 [eBook #76507]

Language: English

Original publication: London: John Murray, 1851

Credits: Hannah Wilson, Raymond Papworth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE EXPOSITION OF 1851 ***

THE EXPOSITION
OF
1851.

LONDON:
R. CLAY, PRINTER, BREAD STREET HILL.

THE EXPOSITION
OF
1851;

OR,

VIEWS OF THE INDUSTRY,
THE SCIENCE, AND THE GOVERNMENT,
OF ENGLAND.

BY
CHARLES BABBAGE, ESQ.
CORRESPONDING MEMBER OF THE ACADEMY OF MORAL SCIENCES OF THE INSTITUTE OF FRANCE.

SECOND EDITION, WITH ADDITIONS.

LONDON:
JOHN MURRAY, ALBEMARLE STREET.
1851.