Books by Peter Ackroyd

Peter Ackroyd

Peter Ackroyd is a prolific British author known for his biographies and historical fiction. His most famous work is "London: The Biography," an expansive exploration of the city's history and culture. Ackroyd's distinctive literary style combines rigorous research with vivid storytelling, making him a key figure in contemporary English literature.

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Forgotten London

Forgotten London

Exploring the Hidden Life of the City

Peter Ackroyd
Hardcover
Published: 2025
The English Soul

The English Soul

Faith of a Nation

Peter Ackroyd
Paperback
Published: 2025
The English Soul

The English Soul

The Faith of a Nation

Peter Ackroyd
Hardcover
Published: 2024
The English Actor

The English Actor

From Medieval to Modern

Peter Ackroyd
Paperback
Published: 2024
The English Actor

The English Actor

From Medieval to Modern

Peter Ackroyd
Hardcover
Published: 2023
Innovation

Innovation

The History of England Volume VI

Peter Ackroyd
Paperback
Published: 2022
Colours of London

Colours of London

A History

Peter Ackroyd
Hardcover
Published: 2022
Introducing Swedenborg

Introducing Swedenborg

Peter Ackroyd
Hardcover
Published: 2021
Dominion

Dominion

The History of England Volume V

Peter Ackroyd
Paperback
Published: 2019
Queer City

Queer City

Gay London from the Romans to the Present Day

Peter Ackroyd
Paperback
Published: 2018
London

London

A Traveller's Reader

Peter Ackroyd
Paperback
Published: 2018
Revolution

Revolution

The History of England Volume IV

Peter Ackroyd
Paperback
Published: 2017
Alfred Hitchcock

Alfred Hitchcock

Peter Ackroyd
Paperback
Published: 2016
Civil War

Civil War

The History of England Volume III

Peter Ackroyd
Paperback
Published: 2015
Tudors

Tudors

The History of England Volume II

Peter Ackroyd
Paperback
Published: 2013
Wilkie Collins

Wilkie Collins

Peter Ackroyd
Paperback
Published: 2013
London Under

London Under

Peter Ackroyd
Paperback
Published: 2012
London

London

The Concise Biography

Peter Ackroyd
Paperback
Published: 2012
Foundation

Foundation

The History of England Volume I

Peter Ackroyd
Paperback
Published: 2012
The Death of King Arthur

The Death of King Arthur

The Immortal Legend

Peter Ackroyd
Paperback
Published: 2011
The English Ghost

The English Ghost

Spectres Through Time

Peter Ackroyd
Paperback
Published: 2011
Venice

Venice

Peter Ackroyd
Paperback
Published: 2010
Thames

Thames

Sacred River

Peter Ackroyd
Paperback
Published: 2008
Brief Lives 3 - Newton

Brief Lives 3 - Newton

Peter Ackroyd
Paperback
Published: 2007
Shakespeare

Shakespeare

The Biography

Peter Ackroyd
Paperback
Published: 2006
The Lambs Of London

The Lambs Of London

Peter Ackroyd
Paperback
Published: 2005
Dickens

Dickens

Abridged

Peter Ackroyd
Paperback
Published: 2002
London

London

The Biography

Peter Ackroyd
Paperback
Published: 2001