The City An Inquiry Into The Corporation, Its Livery Companies, And The Administration Of Their Charities And Endowments (1877)

""The City: An Inquiry Into The Corporation, Its Livery Companies, And The Administration Of Their Charities And Endowments"" is a book written by William Gilbert in 1877. The book is an in-depth examination of the Corporation of the City of London, which is the governing body of the City of London. Gilbert delves into the history and structure of the Corporation, as well as the various livery companies that make up the City's administration. He also explores the charities and endowments that are managed by the Corporation and livery companies, and the impact they have on the City's social and economic landscape. The book provides a comprehensive look at the City of London and its governance, making it a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of London or the workings of municipal government.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.