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Stephen Porter The Story of London (Paperback). Author: Stephen Porter. Title: The Story of London. Yet its history was punctuated by devastating epidemics and fires, periods of depression as well as prosperity, and dramatic political events. Topic: History. Further DetailsTitle: The Story of London Condition: New EAN: 9781445645858 ISBN: 9781445645858 Format: Paperback Author: Stephen Porter Subtitle: From its Earliest Origins to the Present Day ISBN-10: 1445645858 Publisher: Amberley Publishing Release Date: 01/15/2016 Item Height: 234mm Item Length: 165mm Item Weight: 307g Language: English Description: From its foundation by the Romans in the middle of the first century and its revival under Alfred the Great in the late ninth century, London grew and flourished. It prospered as a trading city, as well as the centre of government and the foremost economic and cultural force within Britain, and developed a global influence as the capital of a worldwide empire and one of the world’s leading cities. Yet its history was punctuated by devastating epidemics and fires, periods of depression as well as prosperity, and dramatic political events. This concise history, illustrated with over sixty colour pictures, traces the fascinating and sometimes turbulent history of Britain's greatest city. Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Genre: Home Garden & Pets Topic: History Release Year: 2016 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.