A brilliant, acclaimed book which examines one of the world's greatest cities during one of the most tumultuous centuries.
Jerry White has been writing about London for thirty years. His oral histories, Rothschild Buildings- Life in an East End Tenement Block 1887-1920 (which won the Jewish Chronicle non-fiction book prize for 1980), Campbell Bunk- The Worst Street in North London Between the Wars were reprinted by Pimlico in 2003 and his most recent book, London in the Nineteenth Century was published by Jonathan Cape in 2007. He is visiting Professor in London History at Birkbeck and in 2005 was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Literature by the University of London.
"A fair-minded, illuminating guide. White is plainly fascinated by London, and for anyone who shares that fascination his book offers many rewards" Times Literary Supplement "Succeeds brilliantly...weighty, lucid and engaging" Independent "A fascinating story and an outstanding contribution to the study of London history" Spectator "Engaging, optimistic and enthusiastic, and very funny" Daily Telegraph "A wonderful book. I passionately urge people to read it from cover to cover" -- Roy Porter
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