Maritime Metropolis

Maritime Metropolis

London and its Port, 1780-1914

Palmer, Sarah

Cambridge University Press

11/2024

320

Dura

9781108426534

15 a 20 dias

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List of Illustrations; List of Figures, Tables and Maps; Preface; List of Abbreviations; Introduction - London and its Port; Part I. The Sail Era: 1. 'This Immense Maritime Forest' - London River in the Late 18th Century; 2. Carrying the Plan into Effect - Building and Systems; 3. Monopoly, Competition and Control - The Docks as Businesses and Workplaces; 4. The Commerce of the Kingdom - The River Port; 5. Port and Populace - Maritime Industries and Communities in the First Half of the Century; Part II. The Steam Era; 6. Emporium of the World - Docks, Shipping and Cargoes; 7. Competition, Collusion, Conflict and Labour; 8. Port and Populace - Maritime Industries and Communities in the Second Half of the Century; 9. Reform of the Port of London - Again; Bibliography; Index.
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