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Peter Ackroyd, renowned for his fascination with London's past, presents his magnum opus on the city. Rather than a mere historical account, Ackroyd's 'London: The Biography' treats the metropolis as a living, breathing entity with its own patterns of evolution. This unique approach sets it apart from conventional urban histories.
Spanning from the Druidic era to the dawn of the 21st century, Ackroyd's narrative weaves an intricate tapestry of London's life. The book doesn't simply march through time; instead, it delves into diverse aspects of the city's existence. Chapters explore such varied topics as the history of silence and light, childhood and suicide, Cockney dialect and drinking culture.
This comprehensive work is arguably the most significant study of London ever penned. It further cements Ackroyd's reputation as the preeminent chronicler of London's essence, affirming one critic's assessment of him as 'our age's greatest London imagination'.
Book ISBN: | 9780099422587 |
Book Author: | Peter Ackroyd |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Vintage |
Book Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
Book Dimensions: | 234 x 154 x 54 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2001-09-06 |
Book Pagination: | 880 pages |
Book Weight: | 1296g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’