Story of London
By Henry B. Wheatley · Running time 12:49:12 · Art, Design & Architecture, History, Travel & Geography
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About this book
A non-exhaustive history of London from the earliest settlement up to early modern times, focusing on the daily lives of its citizens, the appearance of the city, and the more important characters and events in its development during the medieval period. The first half of the book focuses on the manners and morals of the people, and the second half of the book focuses on the government and major institutions of medieval London. This book is part of the "Mediaeval Town" series published in the early 20th century. (Summary by Paul Lawley-Jones)
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