London

Name: London
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781405919142
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A Travel Guide Through Time

By Dr Matthew Green

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London by Dr Matthew Green invites readers on a captivating journey through the vibrant and sometimes hidden facets of this iconic city. Through immersive storytelling, it explores London's deep history, culture, and the evolving tapestry of its streets. This fascinating narrative offers a unique perspective on the city's past and present, ideal for both armchair travellers and those with a keen interest in urban adventures.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by history and culture, as it explores London's vibrant past through a series of captivating stories. It offers a unique journey through time, uncovering hidden gems and little-known tales that bring the city's rich heritage to life. Ideal for those who love discovering the adventurous side of a city's history.

London

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A beautifully illustrated guide to London that takes you back in time.

This is a fascinating and unique guide to the capital that takes the reader off the beaten track and into unexplored territory through time to six key periods in the history of London.

From Shakespeare to the plague, medieval London to the swinging 60s, readers can totally immerse themselves in the sights, sounds, and smells of our capital.

After reading London, you'll never rush through the streets of Covent Garden or St Paul's again without pausing for at least a moment to think of all the mad characters and epic lives that ran through the same streets centuries before.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

London: A Travel Guide Through Time by Dr Matthew Green is widely praised for its engaging storytelling and meticulously researched details, vividly transporting readers across various eras of London's rich history. Reviewers highlight Green's ability to make historical narratives captivating and accessible, likening his work to an exciting time-travel adventure through the city's past and commending his knack for breathing life into historical events and daily life. The book is celebrated for its masterful evocation of London's atmosphere and hailed as an essential read for those interested in the city's history.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405919142

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 June 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 419g

Pages: 528

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Dr Matthew Green European History History & Military Non-Fiction Penguin Books Travel & Adventure

About the Author

Dr Matthew Green is an historian and broadcaster, with a PhD in the history of London from Oxford University. He writes historical features for the Telegraph and Guardian, appears in documentaries on the BBC, ITV and Channel 4, and gives talks all over London. He is the co-founder of Unreal City Audio, which produces immersive, critically acclaimed tours of London as live events, audio downloads and apps.