Knox, Paul
London: A History of 300 Years in 25 Buildings
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300269208
- author:
- Knox, Paul
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 23.6 x 15.8 x 4 centimetres (1.2
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
London A History of 300 Years in 25 Buildings by Paul Knox Explore the city's rich and diverse history through its most iconic buildings. From Georgian townhouses to modernist post-war council housing, twenty-five surviving structures reveal London's past and present. This engaging study takes you on a journey from the Georgian era to the present day, highlighting the impact of migration, gentrification, and inequality on the city's people and places. You'll discover famous buildings like Harrods and Abbey Road Studios alongside everyday places like Rochelle Street School and Thamesmead. By examining these living histories, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the vibrant, yet exceptionally unequal, city that London is today.
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