Jenkins, Simon
The City on the Thames
- ISBN 13:
- 9781643135526
- author:
- Jenkins, Simon
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pegasus Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 229mm / 152mm
- Genre:
- Europe / Great Britain / 21st Century History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The City on the Thames: A History of London by Simon Jenkins
A vivid and deeply knowledgeable history of this unique world capital, tracing its transformation from Roman settlement to modern metropolis. From prehistoric occupants to commuters of today, Jenkins brings together key events, individuals, and trends in London's history.
Masterfully explaining the battles that determined how London was conceived and built, Jenkins reveals the perennial conflict between money and power. With his trademark authority and color, he shows how London has taken shape over more than two thousand years, making for fascinating narrative history.
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