Discover the hidden life of London after dark and the forces shaping its streets.
This nonfiction collection offers keen portraits of the city’s newspaper world, clubs, and social scenes, revealing how daily life, morals, and power ripple through the metropolis.
From bustling newspaper offices to intimate social spaces, the book examines the people, places, and habits that define late-19th‑century London. It presents a candid, moral vantage point on urban culture, with attention to the pressures, routines, and rituals that drive the city’s night-side."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a wide-ranging commentary on Victorian England. The author, who was a journalist for a major daily newspaper, explores the lives and labour of ordinary Londoners and provides unique insights into the social and economic conditions of the time. The author considers the impact of technological innovation and industrialisation on the lives of the poor, and explores emerging political and social movements. The author also reflects on the lives of those who might be considered more privileged and examines the social conventions and morality of the time. The book is full of wit and insight, and provides a vivid and compelling portrait of Victorian England. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331193210_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331193210
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331193210
Quantity: 15 available