A new edition of this definitive world history of glassmaking and decorative techniques from 2500 BC, updated to cover the first decade of the 21st century. Thi

A complete history of glass from its origins 5000 years ago to mechanized processes for its production in the twentieth century.

Traces the history of glassmaking from its origins in western Asia to the present.

The fragile beauty of glass has ensured its popularity through the ages in forms ranging from simple beakers to ornate decorative masterpieces. This beautifully