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Author Besant, Walter, 1836-1901.

Title The history of London / by Walter Besant.

Publication Info. [Luton] : Andrews UK, Ltd., 2010.

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Description 1 online resource (1 volume (unpaged)) : illustrations.
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Physical Medium polychrome
Series AUK Revisited Ser.
AUK Revisited Ser.
Contents The foundation of London -- Roman London -- After the Romans -- The first Saxon settlement -- The second Saxon settlement -- The Anglo-Saxon citizen -- The wall of London -- Norman London -- Fitzstephen's account of the city -- London Bridge -- The Tower of London -- The pilgrims -- St. Bartholomew's Hospital -- The terror of leprosy -- The terror of famine -- St. Paul's Cathedral -- The religious houses -- Monks, friars and nuns -- The London churches -- The streets -- Whittington -- Gifts and bequests -- The palaces and great homes -- Amusements -- Westminster Abbey -- The court at Westminster -- Justice and punishments -- The political power of London -- Elizabethan London -- Trade -- Plays and pageants -- The terror of the plague -- The terror of the fire -- Rogues and vagabonds -- Under George the Second -- The government of the city -- Greater London.
Summary This fascinating biography of one of the world's most famous cities was originally published in the early 20th Century. It chronicles the life of London from its days as an early settlement through to more modern times. Including over 60 images, photographs, engravings and drawings, this excellent book is a must-have for those who live in the city, have visited - or plan to visit - at some point, or those who want to know the story of England's capital.
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Subject London (England) -- History.
HISTORY -- Europe -- Great Britain.
England -- London.
Regions & Countries -- Europe.
History & Archaeology.
Great Britain.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
History.
Added Title Page Title AUK classics
Other Form: Print version: Besant, Walter. History of London. Luton : Andrews UK Limited, ©2010
ISBN 9781849891844 (electronic book)
1849891842 (electronic book)