First published in 1976, this book tells of the dramatic struggle between tenants' groups, community associations, students, squatters, intellectuals, political parties, and property developers at Tolmers Square in north London. It focuses on the politics of central city redevelopment.

Introduction; 1. Conflict of interest 2. The first attack 3. Die slowly, you'll enjoy it more 4. Forced into a deal 5. Claudius to the rescue 6. The 'stop the levy deal' campaign 7. Don't let them do it to us 8. Squatting 9. Council take control... 10. ...or do they? Appendix- A little local history; Maps and diagrams