Electronic resources: Unique materials on scientific achievements of the 19th – 20th centuries highlighted at the virtual exhibition of the European Library

Modern railroads, electric lights, airplanes and automobiles: these are just some of the notable 19th and 20th century inventions highlighted in the exhibition of the European Library “Science and Machines”. During this time of rapid progress, the potential of science and technology to improve every aspect of daily life seemed to be limitless.

Handwritten correspondence with Albert Einstein, early x-rays and videos of 1930s operating theatres are among the more than 600 images, videos and historical documents brought together by the showcase.

The material for the exhibition has been provided by more than 20 national, university and research libraries from 17 European countries, including the National Library of Russia (St. Petersburg) and the Russian State Library (Moscow).

Each object of the exhibition is accompanied by a summary in English and in the language of the fund holder agency.