Author: ed. Basu Dilip K
Place: London
Publisher: University Press of America
Year: 1985
Pages: 297
ISBN: 0-8191-4761-3
Subject: Architecture
Sub-Subject: Architecture History
Keyword: Architectural History
Classification: 720.9
Shelf: C4R2
Accession No: B49
Contents: Foreword List of Participants List of Illustrations Preface Introduction Topic I: Relationship Between the City and Its Hinterland Topic II: Development and Character of Mercantile Elites Topic III: The Rise, Growth, and Morphology of the Colonial Port City Epilog Bibliography
Abstract: This study examines the rise and growth of colonial port cities in Asia, focusing on their relationship with surrounding hinterlands and the role of mercantile elites in transforming these cities into economic hubs. It explores the impact of colonial policies, global trade, and local traditions on urban development and the morphology of port cities. The research highlights how these cities facilitated the flow of goods, people, and ideas, leaving lasting legacies in colonial urban planning that continue to influence modern cities. The study offers new insights into the political, economic, and social impact of these historical urban centers.