Port of Spain

The Construction of a Caribbean City, 1888-1962

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• Stephen Stuempfle

Parameter

• 600 Seiten
• 21 Lesestunden

• Geografie
• Geschichte
• Karten & Reisen
• Sozialwissenschaften
• Weltgeschichte

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Focusing on the transformation of Port of Spain's landscape, the book traces its evolution from the cocoa boom era to Trinidad and Tobago's independence in 1962. It highlights the contributions of planners, architects, and builders while also analyzing representations of the city in various media, including journalism and fiction. The study delves into how different social groups interacted with urban spaces for everyday activities as well as public celebrations and protests, providing a comprehensive view of the city's development and cultural significance.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Einband: Paperback