Review:
'You haven't walked the streets of London unless you've understood the secret history of revolt, rebellion and poverty hidden all around you in its bricks and alleyways. Rosenberg takes you there as no other writer has done.' (Paul Mason)
'David has brought the streets and buildings of London alive to the real history of the city and the struggles of ordinary people. Anyone reading this will walk the streets of our city with a different view of the world, and what people can do when they act together.' (Jeremy Corbyn, Leader of the Labour Party and MP for Islington North)
'Informative and well-judged...There is so much that is inspirational in this book.' (Nicholas Lezard, the Guardian)
'An engaging account... [A] book of detail and passion.' (Danny Dorling, Times Higher Education)
'By offering us a guide to our radical past, Rosenberg reminds us of the strong tradition of dissent that has shaped our history and made us who we are.' (Billy Bragg)
'This brilliant book brings London’s long tradition of radicalism and rebellion to life. Using walks to show how dissent led to democracy, it is a fitting testimonial to the collective struggles of Londoners of every colour and creed. I for one will be dusting down my walking shoes and taking to the streets to find out more.' (Frances O'Grady, General Secretary of the TUC)
'As a reminder of our radical past and an inspiration for our radical future, Rosenberg’s book deserves its place in the front rank.' (Morning Star)
About the Author:
David Rosenberg is an educator, writer and tour guide, and author of Battle for the East End (2011). Since 2008, he has led tours of key sites in London’s social and political history, especially in London’s East End, and he teaches at City Lit and the Bishopsgate Institute. He is a founder member of History from Below, an international network of activists, artists, archivists and political archaeologists. David owes his geographical knowledge of London to three years work as a van driver in the early 1980s delivering books to radical and community bookshops.
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