From slums to suburbs, freak-shows to fast food, prisons to pornography, ‘A Dictionary of Victorian London’ is a fascinating exposé of everyday life in the Great Metropolis of Victorian London. Compiling authentic nineteenth-century voices from a multitude of sources, including advertisements, diaries, court cases, journalism and guidebooks, Lee Jackson paints a unique picture of life in a vibrant and diverse city in an alphabetical guide. With striking contemporary illustrations throughout, this is a must-read for anyone interested in the remarkable history of London and the enthralling lives of the Victorians.
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List of Illustrations; Preface, Entries A-Z; Appendix I; Appendix II; Appendix III; Appendix IV; Appendix V
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Lee Jackson is the author of the acclaimed Decimus Webb series of Victorian murder mysteries, including ‘A Metropolitan Murder’, ‘The Welfare of the Dead’ and ‘The Last Pleasure Garden’. He lives in Stoke Newington, London, with his partner Joanne and their daughter Clara.Beli ebook ini dan dapatkan 1 lagi PERCUMA!
Bahasa Inggeris ● Format PDF ● Halaman-halaman 346 ● ISBN 9780857287113 ● Saiz fail 4.8 MB ● Penerbit NBN International – Anthem Press ● Negara GB ● Diterbitkan 2006 ● Muat turun 24 bulan ● Mata wang EUR ● ID 4787817 ● Salin perlindungan Adobe DRM
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