Imperial Culture in Antipodean Cities, 1880-1939 / by J. Griffiths.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Griffiths, J., Author.

Series:

Britain and the World, 2947-7190

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Civilization--History.

Civilization.

Imperialism.

Social history.

Australasia.

History.

History, Modern.

Cultural History.

Imperialism and Colonialism.

Social History.

Australian History.

Modern History.

Local Subjects:

Cultural History.

Imperialism and Colonialism.

Social History.

Australian History.

Modern History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (321 p.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2014.

Place of Publication:

London : Palgrave Macmillan UK : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Drawing on a wealth of primary and secondary sources, this book explores how far imperial culture penetrated antipodean city institutions. It argues that far from imperial saturation, the city 'Down Under' was remarkably untouched by the Empire.

Contents:

Cover; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Acknowledgements; Editorial Introduction; List of Abbreviations; Introduction: Imperial Sentiment in the British Empire - Themes and Perspectives; 1 From Imperial Federation to the Empty Pavilion: Empire Sentiment in British Empire Cities 1880-1914; 2 Imperial Identity in Antipodean Cities During the First World War and its Aftermath 1914-30; 3 Empire City or Global City? North American Culture in the Antipodean City c. 1880-1939; 4 Integration or Separation? Attitudes to Empire in the Antipodean Press c. 1880s-1930s

5 Uniform Diversity? Youth Organisations in the Antipodes c. 1880-19396 Ceremonial Days, Imperial Culture, Schools and Exhibitions c. 1900-35; 7 The Branch Life of Empire: Imperial Loyalty Leagues in Antipodean Cities c. 1900-39; Conclusions; Notes; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781137385734

1137385731