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London: a history

Name: London: a history
ISBN: 9781406385502

By Laura F. Carlin

How did prehistoric landscapes become a city shaped by fire, plague, kings and war?

illustrated · informative · evocative · wide-ranging

Genres

Non-fiction History Art

What is London: a history about?

Discover London’s remarkable story, from prehistoric landscapes and Roman settlements to the modern city. Illustrated panoramas bring to life the people, places and events that have shaped London, including Viking invasions, royal lives, the Plague, the Great Fire, industrial change and two world wars. Alongside Laura Carlin’s evocative artwork are poems, diary entries and historical accounts from figures such as Samuel Pepys, Queen Victoria, Charles Dickens and Virginia Woolf, offering a vivid view of the city through the ages.

Pages

205 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

This edition

2024

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