The Spirit of London (Hardcover, 2nd Revised Edition)

A new edition of a classic Batsford title from the 1930s. London is brought to life through its people, buildings and history in this classic book, first published in 1935. The Spirit of London presents a wonderful snapshot of our capital before World War II and a charming insight into urban life in the 1930s. Paul Cohen-Portheim was an Austrian traveller and writer who was interned in the UK during World War I. His enforced stay made him fall in love with England and in particular, London. This is his take on the irrepressible city. Chapters include: Towns Within, Town Streets and their Life, Green London, London Amusements and Night Life, Traditional London, London and the British and London and the Foreigner (surprisingly liberal). The book features Brian Cook's iconic illustration of Ludgate Circus and St Paul's on the cover. Add in the charm of the authentic voice of a 1930s Londoner, this book should be enjoyed by all Londoners and London enthusiasts.

General

Imprint:	Batsford
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2020
Authors:	Paul Cohen-Portheim
Foreword by:	Simon Jenkins
Dimensions:	214 x 134 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	224
Edition:	2nd Revised Edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-84994-547-9
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > General Books > Humanities > History > General Books > History > General
LSN:	1-84994-547-0
Barcode:	9781849945479

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