The Infinite City weaves together visions of utopia through the ages to offer a unique history of ideas and introduce London as the capital of utopian thought. Combining narrative history, biography and philosophy, the book shows how London has been the hive of visionary thought for centuries.
A Waterstones Best Book of 2023
A TLS Best Book of 2023
About me
I write about visionary social thinkers and the history of ideas.
My first book, A Little History of Economics, has been translated into over twenty languages.
Before becoming a writer I worked in government, international development, journalism and academia.
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Published by HarperCollins
Published by Yale University Press
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4 November 2025, 8pm: Lecture at Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution. Details to follow.
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