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London - World City
1800-1840
Edited by Celine Fox
Hardbound: 624 pages
This was published to coincide with a major exhibition that was held at
the Villa Hügel, Essen, Germany for which this book also served as
the catalogue.
Publisher: Yale University Press, New Haven & London
in Association with The Museum of London
705 mostly b/w or coloured illustrated items
First Edition, 1992
Extensively illustrated book is the first comprehensive study of London during
this period of cultural, artistic, philosophical, scientific, and technological
growth. Leading authorities in history, art,and literature explain the multifaceted
aspects of this development.
The period between the American and French Wars and the emergence of Britain as a
mid-Victorian imperial power is one of the most fascinating in British history.
It was a time when the foundations were laid for much later wealth and power, a
dynamic era of growth and reform that decisively shaped the destiny of the country,
and of London, the capital.
This sumptuously illustrated book is the first comprehensive
study of London during this period of cultural, artistic, philosophical, scientific, and
technological growth. Leading authorities in history, art, and literature explain the
multifaceted aspects of this development.
Their essays are supported by both reproductions
and detailed descriptions of material evidence that range from artistic masterpieces
through scientific and technological wonders of the age to more general historical and
philosophical material.
Book is in excellent condition and is very, very heavy.
Order by ITEM #BKS-63-07
PRICE: $45.95
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