The Government Of Victorian London 1855-1889: The Metropolitan Board Of Works, The Vestries, And The City Corporation
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: David Owen
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 1982
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This scholarly work chronicles the intricate administrative landscape of London during a pivotal Victorian era, specifically examining the roles and relationships of The Metropolitan Board Of Works, The Vestries, and The City Corporation. It presents a meticulous analysis of urban governance from 1855 to 1889, illustrating how these distinct entities shaped the burgeoning metropolis. The text uncovers the complexities of civic management, public works, and local politics that defined the period. Readers gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and triumphs in governing one of the world's largest cities as it underwent rapid transformation.
Author: David Owen
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 1982
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This scholarly work chronicles the intricate administrative landscape of London during a pivotal Victorian era, specifically examining the roles and relationships of The Metropolitan Board Of Works, The Vestries, and The City Corporation. It presents a meticulous analysis of urban governance from 1855 to 1889, illustrating how these distinct entities shaped the burgeoning metropolis. The text uncovers the complexities of civic management, public works, and local politics that defined the period. Readers gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and triumphs in governing one of the world's largest cities as it underwent rapid transformation.