Spectacular Spectacles: A History of Eyeglassesâ„“provides an in-depth view of eyewear from the ancient world to today. See for yourself the various styles of frames that were popular, and watch as scientific advancements improve upon the device. With over 50 books, articles, images and videos, this anthology provides a clear vision on the history of lenses. The five curated collections frame the discussion around central topics, such as how the government should approach eye defects and which famous people throughout history relied on their spectacles to achieve success.