London in the eighteenth century : a great and monstrous thing / Jerry White.
Published / Created:
London : Bodley Head, 2012.
Physical Description:
xxi, 682 p., [24] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Collection:
Reference Library
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 607-647) and index.
Contents:
James Gibbs's London, 1708-54 -- Robert Adam's London, 1754-99 -- Samuel Johnson's London: Britons -- Ignatius Sancho's London: citizens of the world -- William Beckford's London: commerce -- Francis Place's London: industry and labour -- Eliza Haywood's London: print, pictures and the professions -- Teresa Cornelys's London: public pleasures -- Martha Stracey's London: prostitution -- Mary Young's London: crime and violence -- The Fieldings' London: police, prison and punishment -- Jonas Hanway's London: religion and charity -- John Wilkes's London: politics and government.
Subject Terms:
Social history. | Occupations -- History. | Commerce -- History. | Local government -- History. | Prostitution -- History. | London (England) -- History -- 18th century. | London (England) -- Social life and customs -- 18th century. | London (England) -- Social conditions -- 18th century.