The Architecture of Empire in Modern Europe: Space, Place, and the Construction of an Imperial Environment, 1860-1960

The Architecture of Empire in Modern Europe explores how European architecture was shaped by imperialism in the 19th and 20th centuries, with new buildings such as factories, mission houses, offices, and museums constructed in cities like Glasgow, Hamburg, and Paris.

Format: Hardback
Length: 340 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2022
Publisher: Amsterdam University Press

Empires, with their vast territorial conquests, left an indelible mark on the world, not only in terms of political dominance but also in the realm of architecture and urban landscapes. The Architecture of Empire in Modern Europe delves into the intricate relationship between the European built environment and the overseas expansion of empires during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Within the framework of imperial networks connecting metropoles and colonies, cities like Glasgow, Hamburg, and Paris witnessed the construction of a multitude of new buildings, including factories, mission houses, offices, and museums. These sites, which emerged as nodes in the imperial web, took on a significant role in shaping the physical manifestations of empire. As Europeans conceived, utilized, and portrayed these buildings, they became meaningful imperial spaces that conveyed the power dynamics of empire and Eurocentric self-images. By engaging with recent discussions on colonial history and heritage, this book employs a diverse range of sources, an interdisciplinary approach, and a global perspective to present a comprehensive cultural history of European imperial architecture transcending national boundaries.

Empires, with their vast territorial conquests, left an indelible mark on the world, not only in terms of political dominance but also in the realm of architecture and urban landscapes. The Architecture of Empire in Modern Europe delves into the intricate relationship between the European built environment and the overseas expansion of empires during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Within the framework of imperial networks connecting metropoles and colonies, cities like Glasgow, Hamburg, and Paris witnessed the construction of a multitude of new buildings, including factories, mission houses, offices, and museums. These sites, which emerged as nodes in the imperial web, took on a significant role in shaping the physical manifestations of empire. As Europeans conceived, utilized, and portrayed these buildings, they became meaningful imperial spaces that conveyed the power dynamics of empire and Eurocentric self-images. By engaging with recent discussions on colonial history and heritage, this book employs a diverse range of sources, an interdisciplinary approach, and a global perspective to present a comprehensive cultural history of European imperial architecture transcending national boundaries.

Weight: 664g
Dimension: 163 x 242 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789463721479