Scouse Republic

''Liverpool beguiles, Liverpool bewilders. Swift''s superb analysis gets to the scarred heart of this troubled, beautiful and spirited city'' Paul Du Noyer

''[Swift] has a terrific eye for the telling detail . . . You should read this book'' Guardian

''Fascinating, funny and full of great stories - just like the city itself'' Alywn Turner

''Deftly blends a sweeping, multi-century history of the city'...