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London: The Biography by Peter Ackroyd (Hardcover, 2000)
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Much of Peter Ackroyd's work has been concerned with the life and past of London but here, as a culmination, is his definitive account of the city. For him it is a living organism, with its own laws of growth and change, so London is a biography rather than a history. It differs from other histories, too, in the range and diversity of its contents. Ackroyd portrays London from the time of the Druids to the beginning of the twenty-first century, noting magnificence in both epochs, but this is not a simple chronological record. There are chapters on the history of silence and the history of light, the history of childhood and the history of suicide, the history of Cockney speech and the history of drink. It is in other words a comprehensive account, animated by Ackroyd's concern for the close relationship between the present and the past as well as by what he describes as the peculiar 'echoic' quality of London whereby its texture and history actively affect the lives and personalities of its citizens. London is perhaps the most important study of the city ever written, and confirms Ackroyd's status as what one critic has called 'our age's greatest London imagination.'Product Identifiers
PublisherVintage Publishing
ISBN-139781856197168
eBay Product ID (ePID)91025736
Product Key Features
Number of Pages848 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameLondon: the Biography
Publication Year2000
SubjectHistory
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaBiographies & True Stories
AuthorPeter Ackroyd
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height241 mm
Item Weight1260 g
Item Width162 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorPeter Ackroyd
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- 22 May, 2022
Essential reding for any fan of London
Peter Ackroyd's knowledge and enthusiasm for London has led to this 'meisterwork'. He is a great historian and his style is informative and knowledgeable without condescencion. All his factual works are little masterpieces in my opinion. Esssential reading for any fan of London and it's history. As with so much in life, you need to understand the past to tounderstand the present.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 05 Jun, 2022
Stunning
Ackroyd is a masterful historian with a great talent for creating an entertaining and compelling read. Delivery was on time and great value.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 May, 2024
Quality book. Worth the money.
Quality book. Worth the money.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 Oct, 2017
Great book from a very authoritative author
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Jun, 2022
Great Book
Absolutely brilliant, comprehensive history of London and the famous historical streets in it,,Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Apr, 2020
very easy to read wording just ridht
Good read enjoyed it very muchVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 Apr, 2022
London - the book.
Interesting.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Jan, 2020
London The Biography
Great book to read of London. I have always been fascinated by history and to read about London through the ages written by Peter Ackroyd is a joy.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 17 May, 2024
Recommended!
Recommended!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 27 Jan, 2023
great
greatVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
