Paris National and International Exhibitions from 1798 to 1900: A Finding-List of British Library Holdings

Abstract

The series of exhibitions which were held in Paris from the end of the eighteenth century and throughout the nineteenth gave rise to a rich collection of publications, often illustrated, ranging from maps and guide books to catalogues, official reports and volumes of reflections. This article gives a brief history of the subject and lists publications held by the British Library, with notes on their contents.