Urban Development In 19Th-Century London: Lambeth, Battersea And Wandsworth 1838-1888
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Author: Janet Roebuck
Binding: Hardback
Published: London : Phillimore, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: wear and fraying of external dust jacket
This academic history chronicles the profound urban transformation of three key London boroughs—Lambeth, Battersea, and Wandsworth—during the pivotal years between 1838 and 1888. It meticulously illustrates the social, economic, and architectural forces that reshaped these areas from semi-rural districts into bustling metropolitan centers. The work presents a detailed analysis of the planning decisions, infrastructure projects, and demographic shifts that characterized this era of rapid growth. Readers acquire a comprehensive understanding of how Victorian London expanded and adapted to the demands of an industrializing society.
Author: Janet Roebuck
Binding: Hardback
Published: London : Phillimore, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: wear and fraying of external dust jacket
This academic history chronicles the profound urban transformation of three key London boroughs—Lambeth, Battersea, and Wandsworth—during the pivotal years between 1838 and 1888. It meticulously illustrates the social, economic, and architectural forces that reshaped these areas from semi-rural districts into bustling metropolitan centers. The work presents a detailed analysis of the planning decisions, infrastructure projects, and demographic shifts that characterized this era of rapid growth. Readers acquire a comprehensive understanding of how Victorian London expanded and adapted to the demands of an industrializing society.