Victorian Cities
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
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This seminal work of urban history, Victorian Cities, chronicles the dramatic transformation of British urban centers during the nineteenth century. It presents a vivid panorama of industrial growth, social change, and the evolving character of cities like Manchester, Leeds, and London. The author meticulously details the challenges and innovations that shaped these burgeoning metropolises, from public health crises to architectural marvels. Through incisive analysis, it illustrates how these urban landscapes became crucibles of modernity, profoundly influencing the lives of their inhabitants and the trajectory of the nation. This authoritative account offers a compelling look into the forces that forged the modern city.
Author: Asa Briggs
Format: Paperback
Published: 1980, Penguin Books
Genre: History
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This seminal work of urban history, Victorian Cities, chronicles the dramatic transformation of British urban centers during the nineteenth century. It presents a vivid panorama of industrial growth, social change, and the evolving character of cities like Manchester, Leeds, and London. The author meticulously details the challenges and innovations that shaped these burgeoning metropolises, from public health crises to architectural marvels. Through incisive analysis, it illustrates how these urban landscapes became crucibles of modernity, profoundly influencing the lives of their inhabitants and the trajectory of the nation. This authoritative account offers a compelling look into the forces that forged the modern city.