A tale of two cities
By: Charles Dickens ; [edited, abridged and annotated by Joanna Jellinek ; illustrated by Harold King and Penelope Anstee]
Contributors: Jellinek, Joanna; King, Harold, 1945-; Anstee, Penelope
Publisher: Studio Vista
Published: 1973
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 112
ISBN-13: 9780289704080
Copyright date: 1973
Subjects: Fiction in English
Description: Illustrated by Harold King. One of the most dramatic stories set against the background of the French Revo- lution. This newly-illustrated edition of a classic novel presents revolu- tionary France and London of the period in historically accurate detail. Researched and prepared in consultation with Philippa Vaughan, Tutorial Assis- tant in the Department of History, University of London, and Dr. John Sutherland, University College, London.

Layout of the Bastille
The Citizens' Army
Maps of London and Paris of the period
Coaches and carriages
Life in the French court
Dress of the period in England and France
Map of Europe before the Revolution
How to write with a quill pen
Doctors' instruments
The traditional Goose Game of dice, popular at the time
Calendar of the Revolution
Glossary of the Revolution
A list of books for further reading
Abridged text, edited by Joanna Jellinek
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 111).