London: A Social and Cultural History, 1550-1750 by R.O. Bucholz (English) Hardc

Description: London: A Social and Cultural History, 1550-1750 by R.O. Bucholz, Robert O. Bucholz This book is a history of London from 1550 to 1750, the period of its rise to world-wide prominence. Incorporating recent work in urban history, accounts by contemporary Londoners and tourists, and fictional works featuring the city, it examines how London came to dominate the economic, political, social and cultural life of the British Isles. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 of its rise to world-wide prominence, during which it dominated the economic, political, social and cultural life of the British Isles, as never before nor since. London incorporates the best recent work in urban history, contemporary accounts from Londoners and tourists, and fictional works featuring the city in order to trace Londons rise and explore its role as a harbinger of modernity, while examining how its citizens coped with those achievements. London covers the full range of life in London, from the splendid galleries of Whitehall to the damp and sooty alleyways of the East End. Readers will brave the dangers of plague and fire, witness the spectacles of the Lord Mayors Pageant and the hangings at Tyburn, and take refreshment in the citys pleasure-gardens, coffee-houses and taverns. Notes A history of London during the period of its rise to worldwide prominence. Incorporating recent work in urban history, accounts by contemporary Londoners and tourists, and fictional works featuring the city, it examines how it came to dominate the social, political, economic and cultural life of Britain. 53 b/w illustrations. Author Biography Robert O. Bucholz is Professor of History at Loyola University, Chicago. He is the co-author (with Newton Key) of Early-Modern England, 1485-1714: A Narrative History (2nd edition, 2009) and Sources and Debates in English History, 1485-1714 (2nd edition, 2009) and the co-editor (with Carol Levin) of Queens and Power in Medieval and Early Modern England (2009). Joseph P. Ward is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of History at the University of Mississippi. He is the author of Metropolitan Communities: Trade Guilds, Identity, and Change in Early Modern London (1997) and he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society in 2000. Table of Contents Introduction: Londons 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. Review [London is] a serious and remarkably successful attempt to describe how the city reached the cusp of modernity, how it emerged from relative obscurity in the middle of the sixteenth century to become, about 200 years later, the greatest city in Europe, with a population whose distinctive traits are recognizable to this day. Jonathan Yardley, The Washington Post A good deal of erudition lightly conveyed. Prospect Magazine As an account of how and why London is London, this is the best book to come along in a generation. British Heritage ... intriguing ... The Times Higher Education Supplement How this place became a real world city is the underlying story at the heart of [this book] ... England and London in 1550 were slightly peripheral places, and certainly in the shadow of some of the true great cities of Europe and beyond. By 1750, however, London had been transformed into a place of innovation, wealth, power and progress, and England was well on the path to becoming a nation that was to shape much of the history of the world over the next two centuries. The story is also deeply human and very colourful ... I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book ... Nicholas Walton, New Books Network (newbooksnetwork.com) A good read and makes me want to wander the streets of London even more. Church Times In this attractive and engaging book, Robert Bucholz and Joe Ward set out to offer a history of early modern London - something we currently lack ... this is a London that will serve students well, and should attract a wider readership. Patrick Wallis, The London Journal A fantastic resource for students and scholars of Londons diverse and changing communities during the early modern period. Handsomely illustrated with maps, engravings, etchings, paintings and news-sheet covers, the book takes a holistic approach to its subject. Adam Hansen, The Literary London Journal ... Robert Bucholz and Joseph Ward have achieved their aim of writing an accessible work which will be of particular value to newcomers to metropolitan history. P. Gauci, The English Historical Review ... an impressive resource: Bucholz and Ward synthesize the political and cultural changes they examine with an arsenal of statistics, references, and official and literary quotes. The authors have compiled a comprehensive academic study, a vital resource for scholars of all stages of research in early modern British (and European) geography, architecture and the arts, cultural trends, and governmental and social hierarchy. Sixteenth Century Journal "Bucholz and Ward paint a vivid picture of the vibrant, growing city, warts and all ... As an account of how and why London is London ... this is the best book to come along in a generation." British Heritage "Bucholz and Ward explore the rise of Europes preeminent entrepot and metropolis in this engaging account of London and its people. Their superlative integration of the worlds of high culture and popular experience will enrich the study of English literature, society, and politics from the Reformation through the Enlightenment." Gary De Krey, Professor of British and European History, St Olaf College "There is a big story here - how, between 1550 and 1750, London became a great world capital - but there are also a thousand small and even more wonderful stories about the men and women who walked the citys streets. Their experiences, their hopes, and their disappointments come vividly to life in this compulsively readable account." Lena Cowen Orlin, author of Locating Privacy in Tudor London "This book is a must for anyone interested in London. It covers the period when London rose from being a quite important Northern European trading center to become the greatest international port in the world at the hub of not just the emerging British Empire but European and North American trade. The internationally connected city, at the center of trade, determined the character of the city it has become today, including the weight of its international finance and trade sectors, its globally diverse population and the worldwide influences on its heritage and contemporary culture." Ken Livingstone, first Mayor of London "A compass to navigate in the dark, an A to Z of Londons past, from beggars to kings, from Shakespeare to Dr Johnson; Bucholz and Ward have created a compelling picture of the Great Wen in all its premodern glory." Tim Hitchcock, Professor of Eighteenth-Century History, University of Hertfordshire, and Co-Director of Old Bailey Online "... a serious and remarkably successful attempt to describe how the city reached the cusp of "modernity", how it emerged from relative obscurity in the middle of the sixteenth century to become, about 200 years later, "the greatest city in Europe", with a population whose distinctive traits are recognizable to this day." Jonathan Yardley, The Washington Post "Grounded in the latest scholarship and crafted in engaging prose, this wbook will instruct and delight generations of students and a broader reading public alike. Highly recommended." Choice "... I can give it a strong recommendation." Tyler Cowen, MarginalRevolution.com "A fantastic resource for students and scholars of Londons diverse and changing communities during the early modern period. Handsomely illustrated with maps, engravings, etchings, paintings and news-sheet covers, the book takes a holistic approach to its subject." Adam Hansen, The Literary London Journal "... Robert Bucholz and Joseph Ward have achieved their aim of writing an accessible work which will be of particular value to newcomers to metropolitan history." P. Gauci, The English Historical Review "... an impressive resource: Bucholz and Ward synthesize the political and cultural changes they examine with an arsenal of statistics, references, and official and literary quotes. The authors have compiled a comprehensive academic study, a vital resource for scholars of all stages of research in early modern British (and European) geography, architecture and the arts, cultural trends, and governmental and social hierarchy." Sixteenth Century Journal Review Quote "A compass to navigate in the dark, an A to Z of Londons past, from beggars to kings, from Shakespeare to Dr. Johnson; Bucholz and Ward have created a compelling picture of the Great Wen in all its premodern glory." - Tim Hitchcock, Professor of Eighteenth-Century History, University of Hertfordshire, Co-Director of Old Bailey Online Promotional "Headline" This book is a history of London from 1550 to 1750, the period of its rise to world-wide prominence. Description for Bookstore This book is a history of London from 1550 to 1750, the period of its rise to world-wide prominence. Incorporating recent work in urban history, accounts by contemporary Londoners and tourists, and fictional works featuring the city, it examines how London came to dominate the economic, political, social and cultural life of the British Isles. Description for Library This book is a history of London from 1550 to 1750, the period of its rise to world-wide prominence. Incorporating recent work in urban history, accounts by contemporary Londoners and tourists, and fictional works featuring the city, it examines how London came to dominate the economic, political, social and cultural life of the British Isles. Details ISBN0521896525 Author Robert O. Bucholz Short Title LONDON Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English ISBN-10 0521896525 ISBN-13 9780521896528 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 942.1 Year 2012 Imprint Cambridge University Press Subtitle A Social and Cultural History, 1550-1750 Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 438 Publication Date 2012-07-09 Birth 1958 Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2012-07-09 AU Release Date 2012-07-09 NZ Release Date 2012-07-09 Illustrations 4 Maps; 52 Halftones, unspecified; 1 Line drawings, unspecified We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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