Migrant city : a new history of London / Panikos Panayi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Panayi, Panikos, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Multiculturalism--England--London.

Multiculturalism.

Immigrants--England--London--History.

Immigrants.

History.

London (England)--Emigration and immigration--Economic aspects.

London (England).

London (England)--Emigration and immigration--Social aspects.

London (England)--Ethnic relations.

Emigration and immigration--Economic aspects.

Emigration and immigration--Social aspects.

Ethnic relations.

England--London.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

xviii, 448 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white), maps ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

New Haven : Yale University Press, [2020]

Summary:

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 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.

Contents:

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:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 386-424) and index.

ISBN:

0300210973

9780300210972

OCLC:

1117633878