London: The Selden Map and the Making of a Global City, 1549–1689
London: The Selden Map and the Making of a Global City, 1549–1689 explores the historical development of London through the Selden Map. Robert K. Batchelor considers the city’s transformation and its growing significance as a global center across a pivotal period in its history.
About This Book
Robert K. Batchelor examines London’s development during the period from 1549 to 1689.
At the center of the book is the Selden Map, a key lens for considering the city’s changing place in the world.
The book connects London’s urban history with the broader idea of global city-making.
It offers a historical study of London, its representation, and its emergence as a global center.
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