History Of London
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A Short History Of London
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Author : Simon Jenkins
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2019-10-10
A Short History Of London written by Simon Jenkins and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-10 with History categories.
'Fascinating and timely. Required reading for every developer, planner or councillor who holds London in trust today' Griff Rhys Jones 'Accessible, clear and readable' Rowan Moore, The Observer ________________________ LONDON: a settlement founded by the Romans, occupied by the Saxons, conquered by the Danes and ruled by the Normans. This unremarkable place - not even included in the Domesday Book - 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 rising 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. ________________________ 'A vivid and deeply well-informed account of London's history' Charles Saumarez Smith, Professor of Cultural History, Queen Mary University of London 'Extremely informative and witty' Roy Porter, author of London: A Social History on Landlords to London 'A short, invigorating gallop over two and a half thousand years' Scotsman on A Short History of Europe
London
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Author : Francis Sheppard
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2000
London written by Francis Sheppard and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with London (England) categories.
London has for most of 2000 years been the hub of the political, economic, and cultural life of the British Isles. No other city has held such a dominant national position for so long. This new study, by the doyen of London historians, describes London's diverse past, from its origins as aRoman settlement at the first bridging of the Thames to the world-class metropolis it is today. It provides a vivid account of a city which was the 'deere sweete' place which Chaucer loved more than any other city on earth, which was for Dickens his 'magic lantern', and to Keats 'a great sea',howling for more wrecks. It is also a story of much contrast and remarkable resilience; through great fires and pestilence, civil war, and the Blitz, London has rebuilt and reinvented itself for each generation.
The History Of London Classic Reprint
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Author : Walter Besant
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2016-10-06
The History Of London Classic Reprint written by Walter Besant and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-06 with Social Science categories.
Excerpt from The History of London Richard I. To Edward III. 54 18. Old London Bridge 57 19. The Tower of London 61, 64 20. A Bed in the Reign of Henry III. 67 21. Interior of the Hall at Penshurst. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
A History Of London
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Author : Stephen Inwood
language : en
Publisher: Macmillan
Release Date : 2000
A History Of London written by Stephen Inwood and has been published by Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with London (England) categories.
Presents a comprehensive history of London - the incredibly unique and complicated city - from the fires and plundering of latterday Londinium to the frenetic art, music and politics of London.
The History Of London
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Author : Walter Besant
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2021-04-25
The History Of London written by Walter Besant and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-25 with History categories.
'The History of London' is a book by Walter Besan, a noted English historian. Many celebrate this work of his for focusing on a unique aspect of London; for instead of looking back merely at past events, Besan makes it a point to discuss how London came to be, and how much it has changed over the years in both architecture and society life.
The History Of London
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Author : Walter Besant
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1894
The History Of London written by Walter Besant and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1894 with London (England) categories.
A History Of London
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Author : Robert Gray
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1979
A History Of London written by Robert Gray and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979 with History categories.
The History Of The Port Of London
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Author : Peter Stone
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2017-08-30
The History Of The Port Of London written by Peter Stone and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-30 with History categories.
“This meticulously researched account underlines the importance of the capital’s docklands . . . from Roman landing to modern financial centre.” —Discover Britain The River Thames has been integral to the prosperity of London since Roman times. Explorers sailed away on voyages of discovery to distant lands. Colonies were established and a great empire grew. Funding their ships and cargoes helped make the City of London into the world’s leading financial center. In the nineteenth century a vast network of docks was created for ever-larger ships, behind high, prison-like walls that kept them secret from all those who did not toil within. Sail made way for steam as goods were dispatched to every corner of the world. In the nineteenth century London was the world’s greatest port city. In the Second World War the Port of London became Hitler’s prime target. It paid a heavy price but soon recovered. Yet by the end of the 20th century the docks had been transformed into Docklands, a new financial center. The History of the Port of London: A Vast Emporium of Nations is the fascinating story of the rise and fall and revival of the commercial river. The only book to tell the whole story and bring it right up to date, it charts the foundation, growth and evolution of the port and explains why for centuries it has been so important to Britain’s prosperity. This book will appeal to those interested in London’s history, maritime and industrial heritage, the Docklands and East End of London, and the River Thames.
An Economic History Of London 1800 1914
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Author : Professor Michael Ball
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2001-04-26
An Economic History Of London 1800 1914 written by Professor Michael Ball and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-04-26 with Business & Economics categories.
In 1800 London was already the largest city in the world, and over the course of the next century its population grew rapidly, reaching over seven million by 1914. Historians have often depicted London after the Industrial Revolution as an industrial backwater that declined into the mass exploitation of labour through 'sweating', dominated by City
A Brief History Of London
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Author : Jeremy Black
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2022-07-07
A Brief History Of London written by Jeremy Black and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-07 with History categories.
As the United Kingdom left the European Union, during a period of international and domestic turmoil, London found itself at a turning point. This critical moment presents an opportunity to look back, with a distinctive perspective, a focus on London in its national and, perhaps even more importantly, its international contexts, rather than on the city itself in isolation. It is the interactions of London that Black considers, and he does so in order to address the question as to why London became the foremost international city, how it sustained that position, and what its future holds. The book is as much about economics and culture as it is about politics and society. It deals with migration, communications, empire and cultural energy, rather than the mechanisms of parish vestries. London's earlier period is covered, but the principal focus is on the last half millennium, the period during which London became a major trader with the trans-oceanic world, and the ruler of trans-oceanic colonies, while the English language became an increasingly important cultural medium, one centred on London. The book includes plentiful literary references, quotations from visitors, and boxes covering discrete topics, such as Jack the Ripper.
