num_pages: 346
description: From slums to suburbs, freak-shows to fast food, prisons to pornography, 'A Dictionary of Victorian London' is a fascinating exposé of everyday life in the Great Metropolis of Victorian London. Compiling authentic nineteenth-century voices from a multitude of sources, including advertisements, diaries, court cases, journalism and guidebooks, Lee Jackson paints a unique picture of life in a vibrant and diverse city in an alphabetical guide. With striking contemporary illustrations throughout, this is a must-read for anyone interested in the remarkable history of London and the enthralling lives of the Victorians.
language: English
title: A Dictionary of Victorian London: An A-Z of the Great Metropolis
titlecomplete: A Dictionary of Victorian London: An A-Z of the Great Metropolis (Anthem Nineteenth Century Studies)
genres: History, Reference, Research, Nonfiction, Victorian
ratings_count: 26
publisher: Anthem Press