The Story of London: From Roman River to Capital City
- ISBN10: 1408133199
- ISBN13: 9781408133194
- Author: Jacqui Bailey
- Format: Paperback / softback
- Published: 11/04/2011
£5.99
The story of a tiny settlement that grew up on a muddy river bank 2000
years ago to become one of the world's greatest capital cities.
Updated for 2011, The Story of
London features the famous people and dramatic events that have shaped the city, as well as the upcoming 2012 Olympic Games.
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The story of a tiny settlement that grew up on a muddy river bank 2000
years ago to become one of the world's greatest capital cities.
Fully revised and updated for 2011, The Story of
London features the famous people and dramatic events - battles, plagues, fires
and bombings - that have shaped the city, as well as the upcoming 2012 Olympic Games.
Also included are introductions to the most important social and cultural institutions that influence Londoners' lives. Facts, fun quizzes and cartoons are presented in such a way as to bring famous events to life and cut-away drawings reveal London's greatest and best-known buildings, such as the Tower of London, Houses of Parliament and St Paul's Cathedral.
Also included are introductions to the most important social and cultural institutions that influence Londoners' lives. Facts, fun quizzes and cartoons are presented in such a way as to bring famous events to life and cut-away drawings reveal London's greatest and best-known buildings, such as the Tower of London, Houses of Parliament and St Paul's Cathedral.