A Short History of London (Simon Jenkins); Penguin Books, 2020

LONDON: a settlement founded by the Romans, occupied by the Saxons, conquered by the Danes and ruled by the Normans. This changeful place became a medieval maze of alleys and courtyards, later to be chequered with grand estates of Georgian splendour. It swelled with industry and became the centre of the largest empire in history. And having risen from the rubble of the Blitz, it is now one of the greatest cities in the world.
From the prehistoric occupants of the Thames Valley to the preoccupied commuters of today, Simon Jenkins brings together the key events, individuals and trends in London's history to create a matchless portrait of the capital. He masterfully explains the battles that determined how London was conceived and built - and especially the perennial conflict between money and power.
Based in part on his experiences of and involvement in the events that shaped the post-war city, and with his trademark colour and authority, Jenkins shows above all how London has taken shape over more than two thousand years. Fascinating for locals and visitors alike, this is narrative history at its finest, from the most ardent protector of our heritage.
'A handsome book ... full of the good judgements one might hope for from such a sensible and readable commentator, and they alone are worth perusing for pleasure and food for thought' Michael Wood, New Statesman on A Short History of England
'Any passably cultured inhabitant of the British Isles should ask for, say, three or four copies of this book for Christmas...I can imagine no better companion on a voyage across England' Max Hastings, Daily Telegraph on England's Thousand Best Houses

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Параметр	Значение
ISBN	978-0-24-198535-9
Автор(ы)	Simon Jenkins
Вес	0.38кг
Возрастное ограничение	16+
Год издания	2020
Жанр	история
Издатель	Penguin Books
Издательство	Penguin
Кол-во страниц	392
Количество книг	1
Количество страниц	393
Обложка	мягкая обложка
Переплет	Мягкий переплёт
Раздел	Книги на английском языке
Тип обложки	мягкая
Формат	129x199мм
Язык издания	eng