London Lives: Poverty, Crime and the Making of a Modern City, 1690–1800
by Tim Hitchcock, Robert Shoemaker
London Lives delves into the poverty, crime, and social fabric of 18th-century London, showing how these forces forged a modern metropolis. Using rich historical sources, it portrays the struggles of the urban poor and their lasting impact on city development from 1690 to 1800.
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London Lives examines the social history of London from 1690 to 1800, focusing on the experiences of the city's impoverished inhabitants. Drawing on extensive archival records, it uncovers the daily realities of poverty and criminality in an era of rapid urbanization.
The book highlights how these elements influenced the development of institutions and social policies that defined modern cities. Through detailed analysis, it illustrates the interplay between economic hardship and legal responses in shaping urban life.
Authored by historians Tim Hitchcock and Robert Shoemaker, the work provides a comprehensive view of how ordinary Londoners navigated challenges, contributing to broader understandings of historical social dynamics.
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