The city on the thames : the creation of a world capital : a history of London
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Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
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Central - Adult Nonfiction | 942.1 JENKI | Checked Out | May 6, 2024 |
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Published
New York : Pegasus Books, 2020.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xvii, 393 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 349-350) and index.
Description
London: a settlement founded by the Romans, occupied by the Saxons, conquered by the Danes, and ruled by the Normans. This transformative place became a medieval maze of alleys and courtyards, later to be checkered with grand estates of Georgian splendor. It swelled with industry and became the center 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 color and authority, Simon 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 British heritage. --from Amazon.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Jenkins, S. (2020). The city on the thames: the creation of a world capital : a history of London . Pegasus Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jenkins, Simon. 2020. The City On the Thames: The Creation of a World Capital : A History of London. Pegasus Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jenkins, Simon. The City On the Thames: The Creation of a World Capital : A History of London Pegasus Books, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Jenkins, Simon. The City On the Thames: The Creation of a World Capital : A History of London Pegasus Books, 2020.
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