Dr. Johnson's London by Liza Picard
Life in London, 1740–1770
A vivid social history that follows Samuel Johnson’s footsteps through mid‑18th‑century London, bringing to life the city’s streets, coffeehouses, inns, markets, and alleys while explaining the everyday routines, social hierarchies, dangers, and entertainments of urban existence; by combining archival detail, contemporary anecdotes and clear narrative, it illuminates how London’s physical and social landscape shaped the experiences and relationships of its inhabitants.
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