The Changing Life Of London
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A rich social and urban history, The Changing Life of London chronicles the sweeping transformations that reshaped one of the world's most iconic cities through the twentieth century. George Gardiner presents a compelling account of London's evolving landscape — from its architectural reinvention and post-war reconstruction to the shifting social fabric of its communities. The book details how economic pressures, planning decisions, and demographic change converged to redefine the rhythms of daily life across the capital's many neighbourhoods. Written with the authority of a keen political observer, Gardiner illustrates both the vitality and the tensions that defined a city in constant flux, making this an essential read for anyone captivated by the story of modern London.
Author: George Gardiner
Format: Hardback
Published: 1973, George Allen & Unwin
Genre: British & Irish history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A rich social and urban history, The Changing Life of London chronicles the sweeping transformations that reshaped one of the world's most iconic cities through the twentieth century. George Gardiner presents a compelling account of London's evolving landscape — from its architectural reinvention and post-war reconstruction to the shifting social fabric of its communities. The book details how economic pressures, planning decisions, and demographic change converged to redefine the rhythms of daily life across the capital's many neighbourhoods. Written with the authority of a keen political observer, Gardiner illustrates both the vitality and the tensions that defined a city in constant flux, making this an essential read for anyone captivated by the story of modern London.