Chronicles of Old London: Exploring London's Historic Neighborhoods
by:
Kevin Jackson (author)
Discover one of the world's most fascinating and historic cities through 30 dramatic true stories spanning the rich history of London. Author Kevin Jackson takes readers through more than 2,000 years of British history with exciting essays on topics such as London's origins, Richard the...
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Discover one of the world's most fascinating and historic cities through 30 dramatic true stories spanning the rich history of London. Author Kevin Jackson takes readers through more than 2,000 years of British history with exciting essays on topics such as London's origins, Richard the Lion-Hearted, Geoffrey Chaucer, Henry V, Shakespeare, Queen Victoria, Jack the Ripper, Charles Dickens, Oscar Wilde, The Beatles and more. In addition, guided walking tours of London's historic neighborhoods, illustrated with color photographs and period maps, take readers to the places where history really happened.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780984633432 (098463343X)
Publish date: May 8th 2012
Publisher: Museyon Inc
Pages no: 288
Edition language: English
Despite the title, this isn't Old London, but London. The Beatles and Will and Kate make appears. If you know history, you know most if not all of the stories. The ebook is lavishly illustrated with photos. Over half the ebook is a detailed section of walking tours, making this more of a travel ...