What s the point of having a capital city now a day that we have the technology? If we were to look at many of the capital city today, they not necessary the city that make the highest contribute to the country. In some country this could be the city best recognize by the rest of the world or in some case the city which have the best access to the rest of the country or the rest of the world. Well that the case of other country here in Britain, London is say to be holding over the fifth of the national income to the country said BBC report. The fact that it is holding such an amount of income making it so unique to the rest of the country, comparing this to other big city in Britain such as Birmingham or Manchester, London is well ahead of …show more content…
What happens to Birmingham now, why is it no longer on par with London? Manchester, 1894 was their golden age, third busiest port in the country with only 40 miles away from the sea, having such a good located site how come it no longer on par with London. Is this the effect of the advance in technology that causes all this? Do we no longer need to have an equal balance in power in each of the city in order to balance out the power or wealth throughout the country? With the work of the labor and conservative government in Britain, today all the power are now flowing south leaving a gap in development in other part of the country. Let say if we were to moved the parliament or the queen to other city would this have any effect on the growth or the important of that particular city.
In other capital city around Europe such as America, Australia, Brazil or Netherlands they have their administrative and the financial capital separated from each other and with the advance in modern technology and communication they still able to control the power of the country as well as it used to be in the olden
Closely associated with the process of globalisation is the notion of ‘World cities’. World cities are those such as London, New York and Tokyo where urban function has moved beyond the national scale to become a part of the international and global system. They are centres of culture, economics, employment, tourism, transport and communications and have been referred to as the command centres of the World’s borderless economy.
The lack of centralized government can lead to political, social, and economic changes as people seek other sources of stability and protection. This statement is true because a lack of centralized government can send a civilization into chaos. A few examples of this would be how changes to political systems impact economic activities, how society is influenced by changes in political and economical systems, and what the political changes were in the Medieval Kingdoms in Europe. These three reasons support the idea that a lack of centralized government can lead to political, social, and economic changes as people seek other sources of stability and protection. Stability and protection is a necessity in modern times, and it was also a necessity in Medieval Kingdoms in Europe. However, without a good centralized government, political stability and protection can not be provided.
England in the 18th and 19th centuries changed dramatically as a result of the Industrial Revolution, which had many effects on the social structure of England and increased the gap between the rich and the poor. Because of this, industrialized English towns such as Manchester were both criticized and admired by poets, politicians, journalists, and outsiders, who were particularly from France. The most powerful points of view were from supporters of industrialization, those who opposed industrialization, journalists, and outsiders.
Wheelan and Co., a preface to a business directory, says, “It is to the population that Manchester is mainly indebted to its elevation as a seat of commerce and manufacture…for which it is distinguished beyond any other town in the world” (Document 9). This also shows how the growth of the city and its population resulted in this issue of manufacturing and commercial growth. Wheelan and Co. reacts to this elevation of the city saying, “Perhaps no part of England, not even London, presents such remarkable and attractive features as Manchester, the Workshop of the World” (Document 9). This reaction is positive toward the manufacturing growth of the city, describing it as “remarkable” and “attractive.” Another positive opinion on the growth of manufacturing is seen when Thomas B. Macaulay, a liberal Member of Parliament, says that “improvements are owing to the increase in national wealth which the manufacturing system has produced” (Document 3). This reaction shows how he thinks that the growth of manufacturing in Manchester is the basis for the improvement and the wealth of the whole country of England. Because he is a member of English Parliament, he may have a positive bias towards Manchester because it is an English city. Alexis de Tocqueville, a French visitor to Manchester, reacts in a similar way to the issue of the growth of manufacturing that resulted from the growth of the city saying, “from this [city] the greatest
A world city is a large city that has been outstripped its natural urban network and become part of an international global system. World cities have become the central connecting point for the multiplicity of linkages and interconnections that sustain the contemporary world economy, and its social and political systems. According to the 2004 GaWC studies world cities can be ranked based on their provision of ‘advanced producer services’ such as accountancy, advertising, finance and law. In 2008 the rankings according to the GaWC determined that London and New York were Alpha ++ cities whilst Sydney, Paris, Hong Kong and Singapore were Alpha
Ever wonder about how the Industrial Revolution affected Manchester? Manchester had advanced greatly with many factories and new jobs available to the public. Manchester was advanced yet had many flaws. Industrialization brought many negative aspects such as poor living conditions, illnesses, and uncomfortable and overcrowded spaces.
Urbanization led to a growing population in Manchester since people moved their to find a job. It allowed
Due to rapid development and an increased population, some viewed Manchester as a shining example of industrial progress while others deemed it a den of poverty and unrest. Some of the issues which shined because of the growth of Manchester are the advancements of technology. With the growth and development it allowed for more housing and factories which lead to more jobs. The map suggests the comparison between both periods change and developments canals of the city were all located in areas of development of
Especially in Great Britain and other European countries that also participated in the industrial revolution. The first document depicts two maps; one from the year 1750, and another from a century later, 1850. By examining these photographic renditions, there is a clear growth in size of the city. In 1850, the city is much larger than it was in 1750; this rapid expansion of Manchester was caused by more and more people moving to the city, and more and more factories. More factories means that there are more jobs, and more money being made. Moving on to document three, the author, Thomas Macaulay is refuting the arguments of people who think that the industrialization of Manchester is a bad thing. Macaulay argues that the industrial revolution is helping people to live more comfortably than ever. As a member of parliament, we can expect that Macaulay is well-versed in Manchester’s -as well as England’s- economic
In the nineteenth century, Manchester became one of the most industrialized cities in England. Manchester had become the leading textile manufacturing center, which increased the nation's prosperity. In addition to being the most industrialized city, its population almost multiplied in little over a century. Since the growth of industry and urbanization was on such a large scale in such little time there were both positive and negative issues and reactions. The growth of Manchester created many issues such as poor working conditions, health issues, and an increase in standard of living for some.
London is internationally recognized as a center of business, finance, media, entertainment and fashion. It has also had a global influence in politics, education, and art [2][3]. The city is a tourist destination for both domestic and
To begin with, it is important to understand the city states did not outline the division of politics, society, religion, and economy as clearly as modern day western societies do or even
Capital. Rostow suggests capital is needed for a country to move from its traditional society (stage 1) to the further stages of development.
History has witnessed the rise and fall of many powerful cities, starting with Ur and Babylon and continuing into present day with cities such as New York City. Two of these cities, ancient Athens and ancient Rome, stand out from other cities of their time due to their culture, politics, and influence, both on the world around them and on future civilizations. These strengths qualify them as world cities, and despite their eventual losses of power, their legacies live on.
After evaluating each community for their strengths and barriers, it was observed that there were numerous social services accessible. These include local transportation, schools, churches, health services, amenities, and businesses. Through a window survey of Central London, it was noted that there were multiple accessible bus stops throughout, along with a Grey Hound station. However, compared to Stoneybrook, there is a bus system that runs only on the main street just outside of the community. In both Central London and Stoneybrook, multiple options for churches are available that practice the same religion of the client; for example the First Baptist Church and Church of St. Jude. These churches are all within the community, which therefore