London 1900: The Imperial Metropolis - Rilegato

Schneer, Jonathan

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0300076258 ISBN 13: 9780300076257

Casa editrice: Yale Univ Pr, 1999

Riassunto

In 1900 London was the greatest city on earth. This book examines its power and influence at the turn of the century and investigates its relationship with Britain's far-flung empire. Schneer concludes that it is the people of London who made their city and continually remade and reshaped it - as they continue to do today.

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An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dust wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. 336 pages; Physical description; ix,336 p. : ill ; 25 cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. [307]-321) and index. Summary; In 1900, London was the capital of an empire that spanned the globe. This text examines the powerful city and its relationship with the British Empire at the turn of the century. In 1900 London was the greatest city on earth. This book examines its power and influence at the turn of the century and investigates its relationship with Britain's far-flung empire. Schneer concludes that it is the people of London who made their city and continually remade and reshaped it - as they continue to do today. Subjects; Imperialism - Public opinion - England - London - History.

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• Editore: Yale Univ Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0300076258
• ISBN 13: 9780300076257
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 336