SOC110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 22: Samsonite
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Major cities: different parts of their nations also become symbols of the nation as a whole. Historically the main cities within their nations have been focal points. In these cities, buildings such as the statue of liberty or the eiffel tower have. The major cities were focal points as they included activities that tied together. London, for example, was already england"s crossroads in the 1500"s. Miles south, craftsmen and farmers traveled unpaved roads to take their wares to. The city of london was a significant government entity in its own right, but the. Aspiring actors and writers from across england, including shakespeare, have. Even back 2,000 years, when london was merely a base of the roman army, the city also held the most powerful seats in the world made their way to the london stage. London"s markets focal point was the main city (rome), as it was the center of trade, government, theater, etc.
