London in the Eighteenth Century : A Great and Monstrous Thing.
London: Bodley Head, 2012. Hardcover. Fine Condition / Very Good Condition. Item #518941
ISBN: 1847921809
682 pages, several illustrations. This book offers a vivid and thematic exploration of how London transformed from a post-Great Fire city into the largest metropolis in Europe by 1800. Through detailed chapters on housing, sanitation, crime, fashion, and entertainment, White paints a portrait of a city bursting at the seams, its population exploding and its physical footprint expanding rapidly. He captures the stark social contrasts of the era, where glittering wealth coexisted with grinding poverty, and delves into the rhythms of daily life, examining how Londoners lived, worked, worshipped, and found leisure. The book also traces the development of key institutions such as hospitals, prisons, and policing, while showcasing the city's cultural vibrancy. From coffee houses and pleasure gardens to the flourishing of Enlightenment ideas and public discourse. It's a rich, immersive account of a city both magnificent and monstrous in its complexity. Original black cloth, gilt lettered. A nice clean copy. Size: 16 x 24.5 cms. Category: Varied Books; ISBN: 1847921809. ISBN/EAN: 9781847921802. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost.
Keywords: BZDB395 Varied Books; ISBN: 1847921809 EAN: 9781847921802 Jerry White London in the Eighteenth Century : A Great and Monstrous Thing.
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