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100 1 _aBesant, Walter,
_d1836-1901
245 1 0 _aWestminster
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2019-01-11
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Westminster" by Sir Walter Besant is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the rich tapestry of Westminster’s past, delving into its unique characteristics as a city without citizens. The narrative promises to uncover the history of Westminster Abbey, the Palace of Westminster, and the lives of those who inhabited this intriguing area throughout the centuries. The opening of "Westminster" introduces the reader to the remarkable peculiarity of the city, emphasizing its lack of a true citizenry compared to neighboring London. Besant discusses how the governance of Westminster has historically been tied to the Church and the Abbot, preventing residents from cultivating a civic identity or demanding self-governance. The text sets the stage for a detailed examination of Westminster’s evolution, hinting at the bustling activity of its early days as a trade hub, the significant role of the Abbey, and the societal dynamics of its population, which often included those seeking sanctuary. Thus, Besant invites readers into a layered exploration of a city defined by its religious foundation and complex historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWestminster (London, England) -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58672
999 _c99499
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