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Title: A HISTORY OF LONDON IN 100 PLACES
By: David Long
Format: Hardback

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ISBN 10: 1780744137
ISBN 13: 9781780744131
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Publisher: ONEWORLD PUBLICATIONS
Pub. date: 3 April, 2014
Pages: 240
Description: From Roman Londinium to the seething modern metropolis of today, journey through 2,000 years of the world's most vibrant capital.
Synopsis: From Roman Londinium to the seething modern metropolis of today, journey through 2,000 years of the world's most vibrant capital. Shaped by invasion, occupation and immigration, and upheavals as diverse as the Great Fire, the Blitz and the Big Bang, London's history is unmatched for variety and drama. Sharing his passion and expert knowledge, David Long selects 100 places that best tell this incredible story. Discover Roman temples, Saxon burial mounds, frost fairs on the frozen Thames, Georgian windmills, and one old brown shoe, each with its own unique insight into a critical period of London's evolution. Whether you prefer to explore history on your feet or from an armchair, this little book will captivate and surprise, revealing oft-overlooked gems among the famous landmarks and the hidden stories locked within.
Illustrations: 15 black & white line drawings, 1 maps
Publication: UK
Imprint: Oneworld Publications
Returns: Returnable
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