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Historical Dictionary of London

Historical Dictionary of London

Hardcover

Series: Historical Dictionaries of Cities, States, and Regions, Book 11

General SociologyGeneral World HistoryBritish History

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ISBN10: 0810840154
ISBN13: 9780810840157
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Published: Nov 19 2001
Pages: 688
Weight: 1.87
Height: 1.54 Width: 5.96 Depth: 8.56
Language: English
Panton details London's growth from its foundation in Roman times to its modern place as one of the world's preeminent financial, commercial and cultural capitals. Entries cover general themes (such as immigration, housing, street markets, and health care) as well as specific topics (including individual historic buildings, financial institutions, museums, transport modes, major city center hotels and West End theaters). Significant contributors to the city's government, such as the legendary Dick Whittington, also receive attention, along with immigrant groups and major events such as the Great Fire, the Great Plague, the development of the subway system, and the growth of the Stock Exchange.

In addition, a chronology details major events, there are lists of Lord Mayors and leading local government officials, and a table outlines population growth over the last two hundred years. Appendices contain borough council contact information and world wide web addresses which provide access to additional information through the Internet.

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