The City of London Vol. 2Golden Years, 1890-1914 |
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| Author:
| Kynaston, David |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7126-6271-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 1996 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House
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| Imprint: | Pimlico |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $65.00 |
Book Description:
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Between 1890 and 1914 the City of London was all dominant as Britain's legendary gold standard reigned supreme across the globe. Golden Years anatomises an elite at the height of its powers. Combining brilliant scholarship with high entertainment, and drawing on an unparalleled range of original sources, David Kynaston brings the city triumphant into the mainstream of British and world history.
Between 1890 and 1914 the City of London was all dominant as Britain's legendary gold standard reigned supreme across the globe. Golden Years anatomises an elite at the height of its powers. Combining brilliant scholarship with high entertainment, and drawing on an unparalleled range of original sources, David Kynaston brings the city triumphant into the mainstream of British and world history.