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portada The Making of London: The People and Events That Made It Famous
Type
Physical Book
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Publisher
Language
English
Pages
232
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
23.6x15.7x2.5 cm
Weight
0.50 kg.
ISBN13
9781399084673
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The Making of London: The People and Events That Made It Famous

David Brandon (Author) · Alan Brooke (Author) · Pen and Sword History · Hardcover

The Making of London: The People and Events That Made It Famous - Brooke, Alan ; Brandon, David

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Synopsis "The Making of London: The People and Events That Made It Famous"

An accessible and intriguing account of the city of London, from Roman origins through to the 21st Century.The Making of London explores the rich history of the Metropolis from the Roman settlement established 2,000 years ago in the area that came to be known as the 'Square Mile' and traces the process whereby it eventually emerged as the world's greatest city. London became the capital and seat of government of Britain, a center of culture, entertainment and retailing, a major port and industrial center and world leader in international trade, commerce and finance. The focus is largely on central London but necessarily brings in other nearby districts when events involved interaction with these.While examining a selection of major historical events, consideration is also given to some of the more unusual and quirky aspects that have contributed to making London the diverse and fascinating place it remains today. A largely chronological approach is taken which emphasizes how the lives of the ordinary people were shaped by the events they witnessed such as invasions, riots and rebellions, fires, smogs, wars, epidemics and pandemics. The story embraces the apparent glamour of areas such as Mayfair and the West End but does not neglect districts stalked by crime, poverty and despair. London has always been a place of paradoxes where flaunted wealth has existed alongside appalling social deprivation. The juxtaposition of extravagance and poverty, of high culture with the lowest of low life is a recurrent theme in London's history.The Making of London will interest newcomers wishing to know about London's past but even those familiar with its history are likely to find something new in its pages.

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