ISBN: 9780752439945 - the local: a history of the english pub (5 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The pub has been at the heart of English life for generations. But how has this unique institution developed over the centuries? Paul Jennings traces the history of the English pub, looking at how it evolved from the coaching inn and the humble alehouse, through back-street beerhouses and 'fine, flaring' gin palaces to the drinking establishments of the twenty-first centuries. Covering all aspects of pub life, this fascinating history examines pubs in town and country. It identifies key trends and discusses architecture and interior design. It looks at customers and their varied activities in pubs and at the men and women who ran them. The story of the pub is set throughout the wider context of social change. The Local is a must-read for the pub-goer and anyone interested in the history of the English people. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Tempus Stroud, 2007. Hard cover. Book Condition : Near fine, like new, appears unread. Superb Photographs. Book will be sent by UK postal service. Inventory #AF018297.

1st edition. 8vo. 288pp. B/w. illustrations. Pictoiral brown d/w. lettered in cream. Very good. ISBN 9780752439945 US$17.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. 9 1/2" x 6", 288 pages, 22 black and white illustrations. Paul Jennings traces the history of the British pub, and looks at how it evolved from the eighteenth century's coaching inns and humble alehouses, back-street beer houses and 'fine, flaring' gin palaces to the drinking establishments of the twenty-first century. Covering all aspects of pub life, this fascinating history looks at pubs in cities and rural areas, seaports and industrial towns. It identifies trends and discusses architectural and internal design, the brewing and distilling industries and the cultural significance of drink in society. Looking at everything from music and games to opening times and how they have affected anti-social behaviour, The Local is a must-read for every self-respecting pub-goer, from landlady to lager-lout. Hb in dw, fine.…

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. 1st Edition. 9 1/2" x 6 1/8", 288 pages, 22 black and white illustrations. Traces the history of the British pub, and looks at how it evolved from the eighteenth century's coaching inns and humble alehouses, back-street beer houses and 'fine, flaring' gin palaces to the drinking establishments of the twenty-first century. Hb in dw, virtually as new.…