Imperial cities
Download or Read eBook Imperial cities PDF written by Felix Driver and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2017-03-01 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Felix Driver |
| Publisher | : Manchester University Press |
| Total Pages | : 302 |
| Release | : 2017-03-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781526117960 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1526117967 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (60 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Imperial cities by : Felix Driver
Book excerpt: Imperial cities explores the influence of imperialism in the landscapes of modern European cities including London, Paris, Rome, Vienna, Marseilles, Glasgow and Seville. Examines large-scale architectural schemes and monuments, including the Queen Victoria Memorial in London and the Vittoriano in Rome. Focuses on imperial display throughout the city, from spectacular exhibitions and ceremonies, to more private displays of empire in suburban gardens. Cconsiders the changing cultural and political identities in the imperial city, looking particularly at nationalism, masculinity and anti-imperialism.
