London, 1900: The Imperial Metropolis - Tapa dura

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.