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London: Geography, History, and Culture

London: Geography, History, and Culture

Williams, Victoria

Hardcover

Series: Contemporary World Cities

General SociologyBritish HistoryUnited States Politics

ISBN10: 1440877432
ISBN13: 9781440877438
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Published: Jan 24 2022
Pages: 296
Weight: 1.95
Height: 0.87 Width: 6.22 Depth: 9.37
Language: English

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 examine 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.

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