A history of London in 100 places
Long, David, 1961-2014
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Shaped by invasion, occupation, and immigration, by upheavals as diverse as the Great Fire, the Blitz, and the Big Bang, London's history is unmatched for variety and drama. Choosing 100 places that best tell this incredible story, David Long shares his passion and expert knowledge of the city. From the early modern frost fairs, Victorian stations, and Saxon burial grounds to medieval plague pits, Roman barges, and modern business megaliths, each place gives a unique insight into a critical period of London's evolution.
Main title:
A history of London in 100 places / David Long.
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Imprint:
London : Oneworld, 2014.
Collation:
xiv, 223 pages : illustrations (black and white), map (black and white) ; 21 cm
Notes:
Includes index.
ISBN:
9781780744131 (hbk)
Dewey class:
942.1LON 942.1
Language:
English
BRN:
1051662