Author(s): Peter Ackroyd

SECONDHAND BOOKS | HISTORY

This title covers the whole of English cultural history from its roots in the Anglo-Saxon period, through the centuries, to numerous examples from contemporary times. Explorations include: forgery and plagerism; ruins and antiquarianism; the English love of miniatures; and drag acts and eccentrics.

2002, First edition, first printing. A fine, unmarked and unread copy in a fine, unclipped d/w.