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ISBN: 9780300252149 (ebook) :

Series Statement: Yale scholarship online

Content: The history of London is a history of immigration. Two millennia ago, Roman invaders founded the city. Since then, it has developed into a global financial capital and multicultural hub in which over three hundred languages are spoken. Panikos Panayi here explores the rich and vibrant history of London's immigration scene. Ranging from Jewish and German immigrants in the Victorian period to the Windrush generation invited from Caribbean countries in the twentieth century, as well as earlier continental financiers and more recent European Union citizens, Panayi shows how migration has been fundamental to London's economic, social, political and cultural development.

Note: Also issued in print: 2020.

Additional Edition: Print version : ISBN 9780300210972

Language: English

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Format: 1 online resource (487 pages)

ISBN: 0-300-25214-5

Content: The first history of London to show how immigrants have built, shaped and made a great success of the capital cityLondon 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 and German immigrants in the Victorian period, to the Windrush generation invited from Caribbean countries in the twentieth century. Panayi shows how migration has been fundamental to London’s economic, social, political and cultural development.Migrant City sheds light on the various ways in which newcomers have shaped London life, acting as cheap labour, contributing to the success of its financial sector, its curry houses, and its football clubs. London’s economy has long been driven by migrants, from earlier continental financiers and more recent European Union citizens. Without immigration, fueled by globalization, Panayi argues, London would not have become the world city it is today.

Note: Frontmatter -- , CONTENTS -- , List of Plates and Tables -- , Abbreviations -- , Acknowledgements -- , Prologue -- , 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 -- , Notes -- , Bibliography -- , Index , In English.

Additional Edition: ISBN 0-300-21097-3

Language: English

Keywords: History. ; History.

DOI: 10.12987/9780300252149