Inside Dickens' London

Inside Dickens' London

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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.

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Inside Dickens' London by 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.
"'Out of this babble of voices, Michael Paterson has been able to extract the essence of London itselfRead 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.
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ISBN 13 9780715339138
ISBN 10 0715339133
Title Inside Dickens' London
Author Michael Paterson
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher David & Charles
Year published 2011-05-27
Number of pages 320
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.