London - City of Cities

Informationen zum Autor Phil Baker 's previous books include a critical study of Samuel Beckett and a cultural history of absinthe. He lives in London and walks everywhere. Klappentext City of cities, the modern world's first great metropolis, London has shaped everything from clothing to youth culture. It has a unique place in the world's memory, even as its role has changed from the capital of the planet to its playground, and as its lived history has mutated into the heritage industry. In this book, Londoner Phil Baker explores the city's history and the London of today, balancing well-known major events with more curious and eccentric details. He reveals a city of almost unmatched historical density and richness. For Baker, London turns out to be Gothic in all senses of the word and enjoyably haunted by its own often bloody past. And despite extensive redevelopment, as he shows in this engaging and insightful book, some of the magic remains. Zusammenfassung An informative, witty and concise account of London's past, and its present.

About the author

Phil Baker's previous books include a critical study of Samuel Beckett and a cultural history of absinthe. He lives in London and walks everywhere.

Product details

• Authors: Phil Baker, Baker Phil
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.06.2020
• EAN: 9781789142181
• ISBN: 978-1-78914-218-1
• No. of pages: 256
• Series: CityScopes
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Travel > Travel guides; London, Greater London, European History, Travel tips & advice: general, HISTORY / Europe / Ireland, British & Irish history, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / General, Travel tips and advice: general