In June 1900 a number of foreigners were killed in China as part of the Boxer Rebellion against foreign influence, and 1901 saw Australia become a Commonwealth. The Boer War ended in 1902 and the Wright Brother made the first flight at Kitty Hawk in 1903. The Subway opened in New York in 1904, Einstein proposed his Theory of Relativity in 1905. Corn Flakes were first sold in 1906 and housework was revloutionised with the introduction of the washing machine in 1907. The Model-T was introduced in 1908 and plastic was invented in 1909. A lot of technology is already emerging as the new century begins, paving the way for an age of great change and advancement. Meanwhile, in literature this decade sees the publication of books such as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Heart of Darkness, Anne of Green Gables, The Call of the Wild ( not in chronological order ! ), so perhaps, in our hearts and minds, we are not quite read for this leap into this new technological age.
The Subway opened in New York in 1904, Einstein proposed his Theory of Relativity in 1905. Corn Flakes were first sold in 1906 and housework was revloutionised with the introduction of the washing machine in 1907.
The Model-T was introduced in 1908 and plastic was invented in 1909.
A lot of technology is already emerging as the new century begins, paving the way for an age of great change and advancement.
Meanwhile, in literature this decade sees the publication of books such as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Heart of Darkness, Anne of Green Gables, The Call of the Wild ( not in chronological order ! ), so perhaps, in our hearts and minds, we are not quite read for this leap into this new technological age.
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Books of the Century : 1900-1909