London a social and cultural history, 1550-1750 /

"Between 1550 and 1750 London became the greatest city in Europe and one of the most vibrant economic and cultural centres in the world. This book is a history of London during this crucial period in its rise to world-wide prominence, during which it dominated the economic, political, social and cul...

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1. Verfasser: Bucholz, R. O., 1958-
Körperschaft: ebrary, Inc
Weitere Verfasser: Ward, Joseph
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2012.
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  • Machine generated contents note: Introduction: London's importance; 1. London in 1550; 2. The socioeconomic base; 3. Royal and civic London; 4. Fine and performing arts; 5. The public sphere and popular culture; 6. The people on the margins; 7. Riot and rebellion; 8. Plague and fire; Conclusion: London in 1750.