Migrant city : a new history of London

London is now a global financial and multicultural hub in which over three hundred languages are spoken. But the history of London has always been a history of immigration. Panikos Panayi explores the rich and vibrant story of London- from its founding two millennia ago by Roman invaders, to Jewish...

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Auteur principal : Panayi Panikos (Auteur)
Format : Livre
Langue : anglais
Titre complet : Migrant city : a new history of London / Panikos Panayi
Publié : New Haven, London : Yale University Press , C 2020
Description matérielle : 1 vol. (XVIII-448 p.-[16] p. de pl.)
Sujets :
  • 1. The uniqueness of London
  • 2. Ghetto and suburb
  • 3. Cheap labour
  • 4. A city of hawkers, shopkeepers and businessmen
  • 5. The international bourgeoisie
  • 6. Racists, friends and lovers
  • 7. Racists, revolutionaries and representatives
  • 8. Christians, Hindus, Jews, Muslims and Sikhs
  • 9. The restaurant
  • 10. Fighters and footballers
  • 11. Handel to Tempah
  • 12. Migrants and the global city