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London - Geography, History, and Culture (Hardcover)
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London - Geography, History, and Culture (Hardcover)
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This comprehensive volume is an indispensable resource for
researchers as well as general readers interested in the geography,
history, and culture of London, examining all aspects of life in
the United Kingdom's capital city. London is one of the largest
cultural and financial centers in the world. How did it become the
capital city of the United Kingdom, and what is life like in this
global city today? Narrative chapters cover a wide range of topics
in this volume, examining such themes as location, people, history,
politics, economy, environment and sustainability, local crime and
violence, security issues, natural hazards and emergency
management, culture and lifestyle, London in pop culture, and
London's future. Inset boxes entitled "Life in the City" include
personal memoirs from people who are from or have lived in London,
allowing readers a glimpse into daily life in the city. Sidebars, a
chronology, and a bibliography round out the text. This volume is
ideal for students and general readers who are interested in
learning about life in this global city. Written by a Londoner,
this book offers a true insider's insights into one of the world's
major cities Contributors to the book include modern-day Londoners
who give personal accounts of living through some of the most
notable events in London's history A Chronology provides a
succinct, at-a-glance timeline of events in the history of the city
Sidebars reveal fun facts about the city, such as interesting laws
and cultural taboos Photos illustrate the text and depict important
sites, people, and cultural traditions found in the city Chapters
are written in an engaging and accessible manner, ideal for
students, researchers, and general readers
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