| Author | : Felix Driver |
| File Size | : 45,8 Mb |
| Publisher | : Manchester University Press |
| Language | : English |
| Release Date | : 17 October 2003 |
| ISBN | : 071906497X |
| Pages | : 306 pages |
Imperial Cities by Felix Driver Book PDF Summary
The fifteen essays in this book explore the influence of imperialism in a range of urban centres, including London, Paris, Rome, Vienna, Marseilles, Glasgow and Seville. The first part on "imperial landscapes" is devoted to large-scale architectural schemes and monuments, including the Queen Victoria Memorial in London and the Vittoriano in Rome. In the second part, the focus is on imperial display throughout the city, from spectacular exhibitions and ceremonies, to more private displays of empire in suburban gardens. The final part considers the changing cultural and political identities in the imperial city, looking particularly at nationalism, masculinity and anti-imperialism.