One Hot Summer

Dickens, Darwin, Disraeli, and the Great Stink of 1858

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• Rosemary Ashton

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• 352 Seiten
• 13 Lesestunden

• 19. Jahrhundert
• Biografien & Memoiren
• Britische Literatur
• Geschichte
• Sachliteratur

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The intertwining lives of Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin, and Benjamin Disraeli in 1858 London reveal a backdrop of scandals and evolving ideas amid the city's struggles with pollution. This exploration offers insights into the personal and professional challenges faced by these influential figures during a time marked by significant social and environmental issues, highlighting the impact of the era's conditions on their contributions to literature, science, and politics.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Einband: Paperback