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The Story of London

By Jones Rob Lloyd

How did a tiny Roman settlement become London, after plagues, flames, kings and remarkable inventions?

informative fascinating lively historical

Genres

Non-fiction History

What is The Story of London about?

Discover how London grew from a small Roman settlement into one of the world's greatest cities. Explore the arrival of the Saxons and Vikings, life in medieval and Tudor times, the devastation of plague and the Great Fire, and the dramatic changes brought by the Victorians and the modern age. Packed with fascinating facts, lively illustrations and a helpful timeline, this engaging history reveals the people, events and inventions that have shaped London over 2,000 years.

Pages

64 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

2016

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