Inside Dickens' London Michael Paterson

Name: Inside Dickens' London par Michael Paterson
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Inside Dickens' London Michael Paterson

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Résumé

An account of 19th-century London, so well known from Charles Dickens' much-loved novels. It draws on descriptions of life in the capital from original letters, diaries and newspapers, as well as Dickens' own social commentary, to paint a vivid portrait of a city undergoing massive social changes.

Inside Dickens' London Résumé

Inside Dickens' London Michael Paterson

This title is a fascinating, evocative account of 19th-century London, so well known from Charles Dickens' much-loved novels. It draws on descriptions of life in the capital from original letters, diaries and newspapers, as well as Dickens' own social commentary, to paint a vivid portrait of a city undergoing massive social changes. A unique gazetteer section with a modern-day map allows the reader to discover where places and attractions mentioned in the text can be seen in today's London.

Inside Dickens' London Avis

'Out of this babble of voices, Michael Paterson has been able to extract the essence of London itself. Read this book and re-enter the labyrinth of the now ancient city.' (Peter Ackroyd)

À propos de Michael Paterson

Michael Paterson, a lifelong Dickens enthusiast, has a knowledge of London's history acquired through three decades of intensive study, and conducts tours of the Victorian city. This is his fourth book for David & Charles. He lives in Walworth, South London.

Sommaire

Foreword by Peter Ackroyd; Introduction; 1 The Place; 2 The People; 3 Shops and Shopping; 4 City and Clerk; 5 Transport and Travel; 6 Entertainment; 7 The Poor; 8 Crime and Punishment; 9 The Respectable; Chronology; Gazetteer and Map; Bibliography and Sources; Index.

Informations supplémentaires

Sku

GOR004771783

ISBN 13

9780715339138

ISBN 10

0715339133

Titre

Inside Dickens' London Michael Paterson

Auteur

Michael Paterson

État

Occasion - Très bon état

Relié

Éditeur

David & Charles

Année de publication

20110527

Nombre de pages

320

Prix

N/A

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