-- Part of the highly acclaimed Scrapbook series-- Provides invaluable source material for schools, designers, collectors, teachers and all who have an interest in British history of the last two centuriesWith Edward VII on the throne and the dawn of a new century, Britain embraced the technology of the future: motor transport began to replace the horse, airplanes became a travel possibility, telephones were used for communication, and vacuum cleaners were the latest household innovation. Like the other vibrant titles in this series, The Edwardian Scrapbook offers a glimpse of cultural history using Robert Opie's unrivaled collection of ephemera and packaging. It contributes to our knowledge of the recent past and is a treasure trove of information and nostalgia. The Scrapbook series will eventually cover every decade of the twentieth century.