Intended as a useful resource for school children and for those visiting London this book features the famous people and dramatic events - battles, plagues, fires and bombings - that have shaped the city. Also included are introductions to the most important social and cultural institutions that influence Londoners lives. Facts, fun quizzes and cartoons are presented in such a way as to bring famous events to life and cut-away drawings reveal London's greatest and best-known buildings, such as the Tower of London, Houses of Parliament and St Paul's Cathedral.
- ISBN10 1417609370
- ISBN13 9781417609376
- Publish Date 12 April 2000
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Turtleback Books
- Edition Turtleback School & Library ed.
- Format Hardcover (Library Binding)
- Language English