City Of Sin: London And Its Vices
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Author: Catharine Arnold
Binding: Paperback
Published: Simon & Schuster Ltd, 2011
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
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Catharine Arnold's City Of Sin: London And Its Vices chronicles the darker underbelly of London's history, presenting a vivid tableau of the city's enduring fascinations with transgression. This compelling historical account uncovers the myriad forms of vice that have shaped the metropolis, from its notorious criminal enterprises to its scandalous social customs. It details the lives of rogues, libertines, and the forgotten figures who inhabited the shadows, illustrating how their stories are interwoven with the very fabric of London's development. Arnold's work argues for a nuanced understanding of urban morality, revealing the complex interplay between societal norms and the persistent allure of the forbidden throughout centuries.
Author: Catharine Arnold
Binding: Paperback
Published: Simon & Schuster Ltd, 2011
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Catharine Arnold's City Of Sin: London And Its Vices chronicles the darker underbelly of London's history, presenting a vivid tableau of the city's enduring fascinations with transgression. This compelling historical account uncovers the myriad forms of vice that have shaped the metropolis, from its notorious criminal enterprises to its scandalous social customs. It details the lives of rogues, libertines, and the forgotten figures who inhabited the shadows, illustrating how their stories are interwoven with the very fabric of London's development. Arnold's work argues for a nuanced understanding of urban morality, revealing the complex interplay between societal norms and the persistent allure of the forbidden throughout centuries.