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Respectability and the London Poor, 1780–1870

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The population of London soared during the Industrial Revolution and the poorer areas became iconic places of overcrowding and vice. Focusing on the communities of Westminster, MacKay shows that many of the plebeian populace retained traditional working-class pursuits, such as gambling, drinking and blood sports.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781138661875
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 240
  • Udgivet:
  • 21. januar 2016
  • Størrelse:
  • 235x157x16 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 364 g.
  • 8-11 hverdage.
  • 10. december 2024
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The population of London soared during the Industrial Revolution and the poorer areas became iconic places of overcrowding and vice. Focusing on the communities of Westminster, MacKay shows that many of the plebeian populace retained traditional working-class pursuits, such as gambling, drinking and blood sports.

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