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This book expands my knowledge of geography and history. The city is obviously pretty tough on its saviors. It is well worth reading for any teen ager or older.
The city of london and westminster have a unique relationship. London bridge is the 12th or 13th incarnation of a structure that has been repeatedly 'bashed, broken, burned, or bombed' the book is a compilation of stories about famous londoners who ha... Read More
A few comments note some arguable history. But these are truly minor quibbles. Readable, lots of interesting historical information, well written.
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He starts with the iceni and their wild woman leader boudica fighting the roman invaders and ends with the renovated midland grand hotel
I found every word so entertaining and so filled with the greatness of london i hope he will consider writing another book about london
I never would have read this book had i not seen and been quite impressed by the author boris johnson mayor of london on a tv show
It started in a bakery and was allowed to spread by the mayors thomas bloodworth decision to not bother with the usual strategy... Read More
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What a delight to receive this book as the queen celebrates her diamond jubilee and london waits in anticipation for the olympi... Read More
Now just as his city prepares to shine for the olympics he has produced a history of london which parallels his own outsized personality
Originally he competed with at least 15 other writers each paid 35 poundsplay
I wanted to exchange the book but it’s out of stock
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I suppose boris johnson must be one of the best known present day londoners
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A city is not built only of bricks and masonry
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The other is lionel rothschild the banker whose loans among other things enabled the purchase of the suez canal that enhanced englands the control of the seas
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I thought that he must have been an actor like his namesake john wilkes booth but i now know differently
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Of course no history of london is complete without a mention of the man who stood at the head in the face of the blitz and led them to victory in world war ii winston churchill
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I give 34534 ratings sparingly but 34johnsons life of london34 cannot be denied
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Theres even an entire chapter devoted to keith richards from the rolling stones
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