Building Jerusalem
Book • 2004
In 'Building Jerusalem', Tristram Hunt explores the Victorian era's transformation of British cities into vibrant centers of culture and commerce.
The book delves into the controversies and visions that shaped cities like London, Manchester, and Birmingham, highlighting the influence of figures such as Dickens, Engels, and Carlyle.
It also examines the shift from civic to municipal governance and the eventual decline of these urban centers in the 20th century.
The book delves into the controversies and visions that shaped cities like London, Manchester, and Birmingham, highlighting the influence of figures such as Dickens, Engels, and Carlyle.
It also examines the shift from civic to municipal governance and the eventual decline of these urban centers in the 20th century.
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