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Few historians have written about walking, despite its obvious centrality to the human condition. Focusing on the period 1800-1914, this book examines the practices and meanings of walking in the context of transformative modernity. It boldly suggests that once historians place walking at the heart of their analyses, exciting new perspectives on themes central to the 'long nineteenth century' emerge. Walking Histories, 1800-1914 adopts a global perspective, including contributions from specialists in the history and culture of Great Britain, North America, Australia, Russia, East-Central Europe, and South Asia. Critically engaging with recent research, the contributions within offer fresh insights for academic experts, while remaining accessible to student readers. This book will be essential reading for those interested in movement, travel, leisure, urban history, and environmental history.Product Identifiers
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
ISBN-139781137484970
eBay Product ID (ePID)221058221
Product Key Features
Number of Pages332 Pages
Publication NameWalking Histories, 1800-1914
LanguageEnglish
SubjectHistory
Publication Year2016
TypeTextbook
AuthorPaul Readman, Chad Bryant, Arthur Burns
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height210 mm
Item Weight580 g
Additional Product Features
EditorPaul Readman, Arthur Burns, Chad Bryant
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom