Inside Dickens' London
Author(s): Michael Paterson
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.
General Information
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- : David & Charles
- : David & Charles
- : 01 April 2011
- : United Kingdom
- : 01 October 2011
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Michael Paterson
- : Hardback
- : 942.1081
- : 320
- : map
More About The Product
"'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)"
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.
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.
