In this entertaining and informative volume, a renowned biographer and critic takes on his grandest subject: London--one of the world\'s most vast and vital cities.
Through a unique thematic tour of the physical city and its inimitable soul, the city comes alive..
In well-chosen anecdotes, keen observations, and the words of hundreds of its citizens and visitors, Ackroyd reveals the ingenuity and grit and vitality of London.
London at all times of day and night, and in all kinds of weather.
The Plague, the Great Fire, the Blitz.
Immigrants, peasants, and punks.
Cockneys and vagrants.
Martin in the Fields.
Westminster Abbey and St.
Blackfriar\'s and Charing Cross, Paddington and Bedlam.
A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK Here are two thousand years of London\'s history and folklore, its chroniclers and criminals and plain citizens, its food and drink and countless pleasures. 2 maps. in color.
In this entertaining and informative volume, a renowned biographer and critic takes on his grandest subject: London--one of the world\'s most vast and vital cities
