"The era that taste forgot..." Famous for glam rock, flares and
platform shoes, the 1970s also saw the emergence of new ideas,
movements and trends that continue to influence our world today.
From the Watergate Scandal to the growing feminist and LGBTQ+
movements, the rise of punk and disco, and the release of
groundbreaking movies such as Star Wars and Jaws, it was a period
marked by brave fashion and innovation, social change and cultural
shifts. Packed full of fabulous facts alongside fascinating quotes
from the era's movers and shakers, this little book explores the
key events, ideas and style that defined this pivotal decade. "I
don't think there will be a woman prime minister in my lifetime."
Margaret Thatcher, 1973. "If a bullet should enter my brain, let
that bullet destroy every closet door." Harvey Milk, a prominent
LGBTQ+ rights campaigner who was assassinated in 1978. The iconic
Twin Towers – standing 415 metres feet in high and at the time
the tallest buildings in the world – were added to the New York
skyline in 1973. The "Thrilla in Manila" – perhaps the most
famous boxing match of all time in 1975 between Joe Frazier and
Muhammad Ali. In April 1976, college dropouts Steve Jobs and Steve
Wozniak – or "the two Steves" – formed Apple Computer, Inc.
General
Imprint: |
Orange Hippos!
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
The Little Book of... |
Release date: |
April 2024 |
Authors: |
Orange Hippo!
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Dimensions: |
137 x 113mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
192 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-80069-571-9 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-80069-571-3 |
Barcode: |
9781800695719 |
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