Ackroyd, Peter
London: The Biography
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099422587
- author:
- Ackroyd, Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 880
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.3 x 4.9 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- British & Irish history
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
London: A Biography by Peter Ackroyd This comprehensive account of London is a unique blend of history, culture, and biography. Peter Ackroyd presents a living, breathing city, with its own laws of growth and change, spanning from the time of the Druids to the beginning of the 21st century. The book explores the city's diverse past, covering topics such as the history of silence, light, childhood, and suicide, as well as the evolution of Cockney speech and the history of drink. By examining London's past, Ackroyd offers a fresh perspective on the city's development, moving beyond traditional chronological records. The result is a rich and engaging narrative that reveals the complexities and nuances of this iconic urban landscape. A definitive study of London, this biography confirms Peter Ackroyd's reputation as a masterful storyteller and historian, offering a fascinating insight into the city's enduring spirit.
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