Imperial Cities: Landscape, Display and Identity

Driver, Felix and David Gilbert (Editors)

ISBN 10: 0719054133 / ISBN 13: 9780719054136

Published by Manchester University Press, New York, NY, 1999

About this Item

Book and dust jacket are gently used with some minor wear. Previous owner's name written in pencil and mostly erased on front free endpaper. Tightly bound copy with clean interior having no markings, writing, underlining, or highlighting in margins or text block. Inv. # 12895.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Imperial Cities: Landscape, Display and Identity
• Publisher: Manchester University Press, New York, NY
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0719054133
• ISBN 13: 9780719054136
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Presents revised papers from a May 1997 conference, exploring the influence of imperialism in the landscapes of modern European cities. Looks at ways cities still display signs of their imperial past, not only in their architecture and monuments, but also in the ways in which their identities are constructed by their inhabitants and by international tourists. Examines imperial display throughout many cities, from spectacular exhibitions and ceremonies to more private displays of empire in suburban gardens, and considers the changing cultural and political identities in the imperial city, focusing on nationalism, masculinity, and ant-imperialism. Includes b&w modern and historical illustrations and photos of buildings, gardens, and historical events. The editors are affiliated with Royal Holloway, University of London. Distributed by St. Martin's Press. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About the Author

Felix Driver is Reader in Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London

David Gilbert is Senior Lecturer in Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London