The Story of London by Henry B. Wheatley
"The Story of London" by Henry B. Wheatley is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the city of London, particularly focusing on its development and character during the mediæval period. Wheatley aims to provide readers with insights into the historical aspects of London life, its citizens, the governance of the city, and the daily circumstances that shaped the thriving metropolis. The opening of the book introduces
the rich and complex history of London from its early formation to the Norman Conquest. Wheatley discusses the contentious debates surrounding the antiquity of London and presents evidence of its geographical and cultural evolution. He highlights the significant influence of the Norman Conquest on the city, alongside outlining the city’s gradual development as a bustling center of trade and governance. This initial section sets the stage for the detailed exploration of London’s medieval character, including the daily lives of its inhabitants and the historical documents that inform our understanding of the past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wheatley, Henry B. (Henry Benjamin), 1838-1917 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Godfrey, Walter H., 1881-1961 |
| Illustrator | Kimball, Katharine, 1866-1949 |
| Illustrator | Railton, Herbert, 1857-1910 |
| Title | The Story of London |
| Series Title | Mediæval town series |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | London (England) -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46618 |
| Release Date | Aug 18, 2014 |
| Last Update | Nov 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 943 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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