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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.

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Book category Books in English Humanities History History: specific events & topics

• Full title: Imperial Cities
• Author: Felix Driver
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304
• EAN: 9780719064975
• ISBN: 071906497X
• ID: 04121888
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Weight: 444 g
• Dimensions: 235 × 165 × 16 mm
• Date of publishing: 10. July 2003

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