Picard, Liza

Describes daily life in Elizabethan London, and focuses on rivers, main streets, buildings, gardens, foreigners, clothes, food, drink, sex, marriage, education, entertainment, crime, punishment, the poor, and religion.

Recounts the economic, political, social, and cultural events that shaped the history and development of London from 1840 to 1870.

Discusses what everyday life was like for the members of the different social classes in London during the seventeenth century; includes information on where they worked, what they ate, where they lived, and how they dressed.

Explores the details of everyday life in London during the reign of Queen Elizabeth, from 1558 to 1603, discussing building methods, interior decor, gardens, clothing styles, food and drink, education, games, religious tolerance, attitudes toward immigrants, poverty management, and other topics.