{"title":"Rosemary Wakeman","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the fascinating works of Rosemary Wakeman, an esteemed author celebrated for her insightful contributions to history and urban studies. Her writings, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Worlds of Victor Sassoon\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the intricate tapestry of historical events and figures, offering readers a captivating journey through time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRosemary Wakeman brings her expertise and passion for history to life through her detailed research and engaging storytelling. Her books in the History \u0026amp; Military category invite readers to explore critical moments and personalities that have shaped the world we know today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history enthusiast or a curious reader eager to learn more about the past, Rosemary Wakeman's collection offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Dive into her meticulously crafted narratives and uncover the stories behind major historical milestones.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-worlds-of-victor-sassoon-by-rosemary-wakeman-9780226834184","title":"The Worlds of Victor Sassoon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn interpretative history of global urbanity in the 1920s and 1930s, from the vantage point of Bombay, London, and Shanghai, that follows the life of business tycoon Victor Sassoon.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, historian Rosemary Wakeman brings to life the frenzied, crowded streets, markets, ports, and banks of Bombay, London, and Shanghai. In the early twentieth century, these cities were at the forefront of the sweeping changes taking the world by storm as it entered an era of globalised commerce and the unprecedented circulation of goods, people, and ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWakeman explores these cities and the world they helped transform through the life of Victor Sassoon, who in 1924 gained control of his powerful family's trading and banking empire. She tracks his movements between these three cities as he grows his family's fortune and transforms its holdings into a global juggernaut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing his life as its point of entry, \u003cem\u003eThe Worlds of Victor Sassoon\u003c\/em\u003e paints a broad portrait not just of wealth, cosmopolitanism, and leisure but also of the discrimination, exploitation, and violence wreaked by a world increasingly driven by the demands of capital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000825823468,"sku":"9780226834184","price":75.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20570123482268.jpg?v=1763307883"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/rosemary-wakeman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}