Illustrations and text provide an overview of the history of London.
Contents
Londinium -- Saxon and Norman London -- Medieval London -- Tudor and Stuart London -- Art, literature and theater -- Georgian London -- Victorian London -- Royal London -- East and West End London -- Early 20th century -- Transportation -- Architectural styles -- The Thames -- London at war -- Post-war London -- Multicultural London -- Sports and leisure -- Late 20th century -- Into the 21st century.