A history of London during the period of its rise to worldwide prominence. Incorporating recent work in urban history, accounts by contemporary Londoners and tourists, and fictional works featuring the city, it examines how it came to dominate the social, political, economic and cultural life of Britain. 53 b/w illustrations.
A history of London during the period of its rise to worldwide prominence. Incorporating recent work in urban history, accounts by contemporary Londoners and tourists, and fictional works featuring the city, it examines how it came to dominate the social, political, economic and cultural life of Britain. 53 b/w illustrations.
Robert O. Bucholz is Professor of History at Loyola University, Chicago. He is the co-author (with Newton Key) of Early-Modern England, 1485-1714: A Narrative History (2nd edition, 2009) and Sources and Debates in English History, 1485-1714 (2nd edition, 2009) and the co-editor (with Carol Levin) of Queens and Power in Medieval and Early Modern England (2009).
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Introduction: London's importance 1. London in 1550 2. The socioeconomic base 3. Royal and civic London 4. Fine and performing arts 5. The public sphere and popular culture 6. The people on the margins 7. Riot and rebellion 8. Plague and fire Conclusion: London in 1750.
Introduction: London's importance 1. London in 1550 2. The socioeconomic base 3. Royal and civic London 4. Fine and performing arts 5. The public sphere and popular culture 6. The people on the margins 7. Riot and rebellion 8. Plague and fire Conclusion: London in 1750.
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