London: The Wicked City : a Thousand Years of Vice in the CapitalLondon has a long history as a vibrant sexual marketplace with a staggering array of sexual wares on offer. This book surveys 1000 years of commercial sex in London, from the Bishop of Bankside's licensed brothels to the sleazy massage parlours and suburban brothels of today's city. |
Contents
Bathing in Luxury and Lust | 19 |
A Merry Monarch | 39 |
She Gets the Money He Gets the Clap | 55 |
Copyright | |
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London The Wicked City: A Thousand Years of Prostitution and Vices Fergus Linnane No preview available - 2007 |
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