Synopsis
'Brilliantly original . . . endlessly fascinating' – Alice Loxton, author of Eighteen
'An intricate cultural history . . . thought-provoking' – The Sunday Times
'Lucid and elegant' – The Telegraph
From ancient times to our digital present, Strangers and Intimates traces the dramatic emergence of private life, and argues that it is now in mortal danger.
In this sweeping history, acclaimed cultural historian...
Details
15 May 2025464 pages
9781529034165Imprint: Picador
Reviews
Compelling . . . This is the sort of history book that makes you look at all history anew'New Scientist
Jenkins's history of private life is more urgent than ever . . . Lucid and elegantTelegraph
A brilliantly original line of investigation, taking the reader on an epic journey through the ages . . . endlessly fascinating and full of surprisesAlice Loxton, author of Eighteen
Well written and always provocativeDavid Aaronovitch, The Observer
