Forgotten London: Exploring the Hidden Life of the City - Rilegato

Ackroyd, Peter

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ISBN 10: 0711287643 ISBN 13: 9780711287648

Casa editrice: Frances Lincoln, 2025

Riassunto

Peter Ackroyd, acclaimed historian and critic, uncovers London’s hidden past in this richly illustrated journey through its forgotten streets and stories. 

No city shaped the modern world quite like London – a powerhouse of trade, finance and empire, the centre of global influence in the nineteenth century. But beyond the familiar stories of power and politics, its true life played out in the streets, where market traders, music hall crowds and factory workers gave it its vitality, its light and its shadows. 

Forgotten London  uncovers these stories, bringing to life the highs and lows of those who made the city what it was. Covering the transformative years from the Victorian era to the Second World War, this book immerses readers in a side of London often overlooked. 

The book is also richly illustrated, featuring rare photographs, colourised images and period artwork. 

With Peter Ackroyd’s masterful storytelling, this is an unforgettable journey into the city’s past. Step into its streets, meet its people – and see London as you’ve never seen it before. 

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Informazioni sull'autore

London has been the main character in the work of Peter Ackroyd ever since his first novel, The Great Fire of London. His Hawksmoor won the Whitbread and the Guardian Fiction Prize, Chatterton was shortlisted for the Booker, London: the Biography won the South Bank Show Annual Award for Literature. Reviewers commonly categorize him as the Dickens of our day.

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In Forgotten London, Peter Ackroyd uncovers the untold stories and forgotten lives that have shaped the city. Packed with fascinating details, this is a must-have for anyone who loves London and its rich history.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Frances Lincoln
• Data di pubblicazione: 2025
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0711287643
• ISBN 13: 9780711287648
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 256
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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