Through Time:
London
By Richard Platt.
Illus Manuela Cappon: Pub. 2012
A sumptuous recreation of London’s story:
publishing to coincide with the 2012 Olympic Games. Through Time: London follows the story of the historic capital, from its Celtic origins right
up to the present—including the settlement of the Romans, the Anglo-Saxon era,
the Viking invasion, and the growth of medieval London in Norman times.
The
book explores major events in London’s history, such as the Great Plague, the
Blitz and preparations for the 2012 Olympic Games.
An easy way for children to get a quick grasp on London's history and the main eras and interest points of the great city.
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