1776: A London Chronicle, or How to Divert Oneself while Losing an Empire
A day by day chronicle of life in London during the year in which America declared independence, based on a wide range of diaries, letters and newspaper reports. Featuring duels, elopements, and extravagant head-dresses, with a detailed Tour and over 370 contemporary illustrations. The result is a revealing portrait of London in a momentous year.
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