The Writing of Urban Histories in Eighteenth-century England
Author | : Rosemary Sweet |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 374 |
Release | : 1997 |
ISBN-10 | : 0198206690 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780198206699 |
Rating | : 4/5 (699 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Writing of Urban Histories in Eighteenth-century England by : Rosemary Sweet
Download or read book The Writing of Urban Histories in Eighteenth-century England written by Rosemary Sweet and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text provides an analysis of 18th-century urban culture and local historical scholarship. The author shows how a sense of the past was crucial not only in instilling civic pride and shaping a sense of community, but also in informing contests for power and influence in the local community.