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London / Richard Platt ; illustrated by Manuela Cappon.
London" follows the story of the historic capital from its Celtic origins, from 3500 B.C., right up to the present - including the settlement of the Romans, the Anglo-Saxon era, the Viking invasion, and the growth of medieval London in Norman times. Along the way, the book explores major events in London's history, such as the plague, the Great Fire and the Blitz of World War II.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780753462553 (hc) :
- Physical Description: 40 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 31 cm.
- Edition: 1st American ed.
- Publisher: New York : Kingfisher, c2009.
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| General Note: | Includes index. |
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| Subject: | London (England) > History > Juvenile literature. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lakeshore Branch | J 942.1 Pla | 31681002075448 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Follows historical events that occurred in London as well as famous people who inhabited the city. - McMillan Palgrave
From a Neolithic camp to the host of the 2012 Summer Olympics, very few cities have seen as much history, innovation, and bloodshed as London. In Through Time: London - by Richard Platt, illustrated by Manuela Cappon - readers take an historical, geographical, and anthropological journey through London's past through amazing artwork and detailed cross sections. From the earliest habitations to the Roman and Viking invasions, the Plague, Shakespeare, The Great Fire, right up to the Industrial Revolution, the Blitz, and more, readers will uncover layer after layer of London's magnificent history and learn about the people who have called the city home.
