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A Short History of London - The Creation of a World Capital (Paperback)
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A Short History of London - The Creation of a World Capital (Paperback)
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List price R393
Loot Price R321
Discovery Miles 3 210
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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. He
masterfully explains the battles that determined how London was
conceived and built - and especially the perennial conflict between
money and power. Based in part on his experiences of and
involvement in the events that shaped the post-war city, and with
his trademark colour and authority, Jenkins shows above all how
London has taken shape over more than two thousand years.
Fascinating for locals and visitors alike, this is narrative
history at its finest, from the most ardent protector of our
heritage. 'A handsome book ... full of the good judgements one
might hope for from such a sensible and readable commentator, and
they alone are worth perusing for pleasure and food for thought'
Michael Wood, New Statesman on A Short History of England 'Any
passably cultured inhabitant of the British Isles should ask for,
say, three or four copies of this book for Christmas...I can
imagine no better companion on a voyage across England' Max
Hastings, Daily Telegraph on England's Thousand Best Houses
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