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Imperial Cities - Landscape, Display and Identity (Paperback)
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Imperial Cities - Landscape, Display and Identity (Paperback)
Series: Studies in Imperialism
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Imperial cities explores the influence of imperialism in the
landscapes of modern European cities. Many still display
unmistakable 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. 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. imperial history. It
should be important for students and teachers of history,
geography, architecture, art history, sociology and cultural
studies, as well as those interested in understanding the modern
European city.
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