Stephen Hoare
Palaces of Power: The Birth and Evolution of London's Clubland
Palaces of Power: The Birth and Evolution of London's Clubland
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St Jamess, dating from the late seventeenth century, is the historic heart of London's Clubland, shaped by enterprise, political conflict, and Britain's emerging role as an Imperial power. Over 300 years, it has extended its reach to encompass Piccadilly, Mayfair, Bond Street, Covent Garden, and Westminster. Palaces of Power charts the evolution of Londons Clubland, St Jamess, exploring the social and cultural history of the city's most prestigious district and studying the tensions between the world of privilege and an emerging public realm.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 25 June 2021
Publisher: The History Press Ltd
The roots of what we now know as St. Jamess trace back to the late 17th century, when the Crown leased vast estates to the landed gentry following the Restoration in 1660. These clubs, coffee houses, and institutions have been shaped by a combination of entrepreneurial spirit, political rivalries, and Britain's growing influence as an imperial power. This historic district is the beating heart of London's Clubland. Spanning over three centuries, Clubland has expanded its reach to encompass Piccadilly, Mayfair, Bond Street, Covent Garden, and Westminster. Remarkably, these clubs maintain a low profile, avoiding unnecessary attention while their members often hold positions of influence in politics, law, media, and various other fields.
Palaces of Power delves into the evolution of St. Jamess, exploring the social and cultural history of this prestigious district and examining the interplay between the world of privilege and the emerging public realm over the past three centuries. The book uncovers the stories of the individuals, institutions, and events that have shaped the landscape of Clubland, shedding light on its evolution, controversies, and enduring significance in London's social and cultural landscape.
Weight: 462g
Dimension: 158 x 233 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780750997270
Edition number: 2 New edition
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