The Face Of London: The Record Of A Century's Changes And Development
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
A landmark work of urban history and topography, The Face of London: The Record of a Century's Changes and Development chronicles the sweeping physical and social transformation of one of the world's great cities across a hundred years of growth, demolition, and renewal. Harold P. Clunn meticulously details the evolution of London's streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and infrastructure, presenting a borough-by-borough survey that serves as both a historical record and a guided tour through the city's layered past. Written with the authority of a seasoned observer who walked these streets himself, the narrative balances scholarly precision with an accessible, enthusiastic tone that will captivate historians, architects, and armchair travelers alike. Clunn illustrates how the forces of commerce, war, and civic ambition repeatedly reshaped the capital's skyline and character, from Victorian expansion through the upheavals of the early twentieth century. An indispensable reference for anyone passionate about London's architectural heritage, this richly detailed volume stands as one of the most comprehensive accounts of the city's modern development ever compiled.
Author: Harold P. Clunn
Format: Hardback
Published: 1932, Simpkin Marshall, Ltd
Genre: British & Irish history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
A landmark work of urban history and topography, The Face of London: The Record of a Century's Changes and Development chronicles the sweeping physical and social transformation of one of the world's great cities across a hundred years of growth, demolition, and renewal. Harold P. Clunn meticulously details the evolution of London's streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and infrastructure, presenting a borough-by-borough survey that serves as both a historical record and a guided tour through the city's layered past. Written with the authority of a seasoned observer who walked these streets himself, the narrative balances scholarly precision with an accessible, enthusiastic tone that will captivate historians, architects, and armchair travelers alike. Clunn illustrates how the forces of commerce, war, and civic ambition repeatedly reshaped the capital's skyline and character, from Victorian expansion through the upheavals of the early twentieth century. An indispensable reference for anyone passionate about London's architectural heritage, this richly detailed volume stands as one of the most comprehensive accounts of the city's modern development ever compiled.