Baba's Reviews > I Never Knew That About London

This book very much meets the criteria set by its title, an exploration of the history of London via it's buildings, roads, bridges, statues, parks etc. Starting in the City of London, chapter by chapter to different areas and Boroughs of London, this a mightily informative book that covers everything from Roman and Middle Ages London to the impact of the Millennium, yet somehow manages to include so much more such as referencing royalty, politicians, religion, celebrities, villains, heroes etc. There are also references to writers, publishers, printers, artists, musicians and more. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the multi-layered genesis of older cities, and of course especially London. Please note that this is history of a city tour-guide book, so was easy to put down; a read that merits a well deserved Four Star 9 out of 12 rating from me.

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