London [Lingua inglese]: Edward Rutherfurd - Brossura

Rutherfurd, Edward

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ISBN 10: 0099551373 ISBN 13: 9780099551379

Casa editrice: Random UK, 2010

Riassunto

London has perhaps the most remarkable history of any city in the world. Now its story has a unique voice. In this epic novel Edward Rutherfurd takes the reader on a magnificent journey across sixteen centuries from the days of the Romans to the Victorian engineers of Tower Bridge and the era dockland development of today. Through the lives and adventures of his colourful cast of characters he brings all the richness of London's past unforgettably to life.

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Recensione:

"Edward Rutherfurd's grand novel weaves together the great events of English history ... he pulls off some remarkable effects" (New York Times)

"Few literary novels tell us as much about the history of modern humans, or have such clarity" (Daily Telegraph)

"London could hook you on history for life ... 800 pages of hold-your-breath suspense, buccaneering adventure, and passionate tales of love and war set in London from the birth of time to the present day" (The Times)

Descrizione del libro:

A wonderful, epic story that tells the history of the greatest city in the world, from Roman times to the present day.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Random UK
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0099551373
• ISBN 13: 9780099551379
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 1328