Agatha Christie British Empire Masterpiece Mysteries 1841 Tour of Britain Japan

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Agatha Christie British Empire Masterpiece Mysteries 1841 Tour of Britain Japan Key Features ✔ Discover the fascinating intersection of mystery and tourism in British history with "Agatha Christie British Empire Masterpiece Mysteries 1841 Tour of Britain Japan." This comprehensive volume explores how Agatha Christie, renowned as the Queen of Mystery, also embodied the role of the Queen of Tourism. Tracing back to 1841—the same year that marked the origins of both mystery fiction (with Poe's "The Murders in the Rue Morgue") and organized tours (by Thomas Cook)—the book delves into how these pursuits offered a temporary escape from everyday life, flourishing under the prosperity of the British Empire. ✔ Through detailed analysis of Christie's 66 novels, the book reveals how her works reflect the transformation of 20th-century Britain, intertwined with themes of exploration, uncertainty, and rural idylls across different decades. The author, Hidemi Azuma, a distinguished historian of urban planning and tourism, provides insightful commentary on the cultural and societal shifts during the 1920s to the 1970s, illustrating how mystery and tourism shaped and mirrored the evolution of the British Empire. ✔ Key features include: ✔ - In-depth analysis of Agatha Christie's major works ✔ - Exploration of the historical context of tourism and mystery genres ✔ - Examination of Britain’s societal changes from the 1920s to the 1970s ✔ - Written by renowned urban planning and tourism historia

• Publisher: Chikuma Sensho
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine

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