A Short History Of London: The Creation Of A World Capital by Simon Jenkins

LONDON: a settlement founded by the Romans, occupied by the Saxons, conquered by the Danes and ruled by the Normans. This changeful place became a medieval maze of alleys and courtyards, later to be chequered with grand estates of Georgian splendour. It swelled with industry and became the centre of the largest empire in history. And having risen from the rubble of the Blitz, it is now one of the greatest cities in the world. From the prehistoric occupants of the Thames Valley to the preoccupied commuters of today, Simon Jenkins brings together the key events, individuals and trends in London's history to create a matchless portrait of the capital.

Publisher:	Penguin
Year:	2020
Binding:	Paperback
ISBN:	9780241985359
Condition:	Good
Description:	Spine creased, plastic laminate starting to peel off front cover.

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SKU: 1601631
Location: History