White, Jerry
Mansions of Misery
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099593324
- author:
- White, Jerry
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.3 x 2.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Marshalsea Debtors' Prison was a notorious part of everyday life for Londoners in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. For those who fell behind on their debts, it was a place of last resort - a jail where creditors would send them to collect what was owed. In "Mansions of Misery", Jerry White tells the story of the people who lived through this period, from the wealthy to the poor, and the extraordinary lives that were shaped by their experiences. We meet individuals like John Grano, who continued to compose music despite being imprisoned, and Joshua Reeve Lowe, who saved Queen Victoria's life but was unable to escape his own fate. These stories offer a unique glimpse into London life during this time period, revealing the complexities and challenges of living in one of Europe's great cities. Through the lives of these individuals, White sheds light on a fascinating and often overlooked chapter in British history, providing a compelling portrait of a city that was both vibrant and unforgiving.
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