A Historie of London and Londoners - A Romp Through the Capital (Paperback)

This book is an entertaining romp through the history of our capital city from its origins as a simple market place in 50AD to the sprawling metropolis we know today. In it, the reader will discover many fascinating and unknown facts, ranging in timescale from the Romans to the twenty-first century. With chronological chapters dealing with themes such as royalty, politics, war, education, business and commerce, crime and punishment and transport, along with wonderfully illuminating accounts of the history of rhyming slang, words, street- and place-names, this is a revealing insight into London life through history. Other fascinating pieces of information on famous Londoners, famous firsts and events that shaped the city are also featured. Full of intriguing facts gathered from many years of research, this book will be a valuable addition to every Londoner's bookshelf.

General

Imprint:	The History Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2009
First published:	2009
Authors:	Sean Boru
Foreword by:	Jimmy White
Dimensions:	230 x 160 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-0-7524-4861-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Local history Books > History > History of specific subjects > Local history Promotions
LSN:	0-7524-4861-7
Barcode:	9780752448619

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