{"product_id":"a-short-history-of-london-the-creation-of-a-world-capital-discover-the-perfect-history-gift-for-readers-who-love-the-city","title":"A Short History of London: The Creation of a World Capital. Discover the perfect history gift for readers who love the city!","description":"\u003cp\u003eLONDON: 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Jenkins's handling of the preceding two millennia is clear and informative . . . there are also nuggets and insights . . . accessible, clear and readable' Rowan Moore, \u003ci\u003eThe Observer\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'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 \u003ci\u003eA Short History of England\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'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 \u003ci\u003eEngland's Thousand Best Houses\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sb-details\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/simon-jenkins-books\"\u003eSimon Jenkins\u003c\/a\u003e (all their books in stock)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 432\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e National Geographic Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780241985359\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"National Geographic Books","offers":[{"title":"Poor Condition — £1.00","offer_id":47909835112625,"sku":"SB-0241985358-C4","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/2669\/5345\/files\/0241985358.jpg?v=1789195647","url":"https:\/\/sellbooks.co.uk\/products\/a-short-history-of-london-the-creation-of-a-world-capital-discover-the-perfect-history-gift-for-readers-who-love-the-city","provider":"Sell Books .co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}