The Great Metropolis V1-2 (1837)

By James Grant

Book Overview

The Great Metropolis is a two-volume book written by James Grant and originally published in 1837. The book is a comprehensive account of London, England, during the early 19th century. It provides a detailed description of the city's geography, history, architecture, social structure, economy, and cultural life. The author draws on his personal experience and extensive research to create a vivid and engaging portrait of London during a time of rapid growth and change. Volume one covers the city's history and geography, while volume two focuses on its social and cultural life. The book is considered a valuable historical document, providing insight into the development of one of the world's great cities.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165135264
• ISBN13: 9781165135264
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 650 Pages
• Weight: 1.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"