London

A Social History

Roy Porter

  • A New York Times Notable Book of 1995

List of Illustrations
Preface

1. Introduction 2. Formation to Reformation

3. Tudor London

4. War, Plague and Fire

5. The Triumph of Town: From Restoration to Regency

6. Commercial City: 1650-1800

7. Culture City: Life under the Georges

8. Capitalism in the Capital: The Victorian Age

9. 'The Contagion of Numbers': The Building of the Victorian Capital 1820-1890

10. Bumbledom? London's Politics 1800-1890

11. Social Problems, Social Improvement: 1820-1890

12. Victorian Life

13. 'A Fungus-Like Growth': Expansion 1890-1945

14. Modern Growth, Modern Government: 1890-1945

15. Swinging London, Dangling Economy: 1945-1975

16. Thatcher's London 17. Conclusion: The London Marathon

Further Reading

Index

  • Cover: London
  • A photo of the author

Roy Porter is Professor of Medical History at University College, London, and Research Fellow at the Wellcome Institute.