The Story of London

The Story of London

Over the past 2,000 years, London has survived invasions, plagues, fires and air raids, witnessed the wealth and power of monarchs such as Henry VIII and Queen Victoria, and the building of palaces, parks and railways. Produced in association with The Museum of London, this is London's incredible story, as it grew from a small Roman town to one of the greatest cities in the world.

  • For ages: 12-17
  • Format: Hardback | 64 pages
  • Dimensions: 136 x 203 x 10mm | 200g
  • Publication date: 01 Mar 2016
  • Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
  • Language: English
  • Illustrations note: full colour illustrations throughout
  • ISBN13: 9781409564003
  • Bestsellers rank: 257,135

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