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.
| ISBN: | 9780719064975 |
| Publication date: | 10th July 2003 |
| Author: | Felix Driver, David Gilbert |
| Publisher: | Manchester University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 283 pages |
| Series: | Studies in Imperialism |
| Genres: |
Colonialism and imperialism History of architecture |
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.
Imperial Cities features in the following genres: Colonialism and imperialism, History of architecture
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Imperial Cities was written by Felix Driver, David Gilbert and published by Manchester University Press
Imperial Cities has 283 pages
Yes it is part of Studies in Imperialism series