LONDRA: un insediamento fondato dai Romani, occupato dai Sassoni, conquistato dai Danesi e governato dai Normanni. Questo luogo mutevole divenne un labirinto medievale di vicoli e cortili, che in seguito sarebbe stato costellato di grandi tenute di splendore georgiano. Si gonfiò di industria e divenne il centro del più grande impero della storia. E dopo essere risorta dalle macerie del Blitz, è ora una delle più grandi città del mondo. Dagli occupanti preistorici della valle del Tamigi ai pendolari preoccupati di oggi, Simon Jenkins riunisce gli eventi chiave, gli individui e le tendenze nella storia di Londra per creare un ritratto impareggiabile della capitale. Spiega magistralmente le battaglie che hanno determinato come Londra è stata concepita e costruita, e in particolare il perenne conflitto tra denaro e potere. Basandosi in parte sulle sue esperienze e sul suo coinvolgimento negli eventi che hanno plasmato la città del dopoguerra, e con il suo colore e la sua autorevolezza distintivi, Jenkins mostra soprattutto come Londra ha preso forma in più di duemila anni. Affascinante sia per la gente del posto che per i visitatori, questa è la storia narrativa al suo meglio, dal più ardente protettore del nostro patrimonio. "Un bel libro ... pieno di buoni giudizi che ci si potrebbe aspettare da un commentatore così sensibile e leggibile, e solo questi meritano di essere letti per piacere e spunto di riflessione" Michael Wood, New Statesman su A Short History of England "Qualsiasi abitante delle isole britanniche discretamente colto dovrebbe chiedere, diciamo, tre o quattro copie di questo libro per Natale... Non riesco a immaginare un compagno migliore per un viaggio attraverso l'Inghilterra" Max Hastings, Daily Telegraph su Le mille migliori case d'Inghilterra
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Simon Jenkins is author of the bestselling A Short History of England, A Short History of Europe, Britain's 100 Best Railway Stations, England's Thousand Best Churches and England's Thousand Best Houses. He is a former Editor of the Evening Standard and The Times, and columnist for the Guardian.
LONDON: a settlement founded by the Romans, occupied by the Saxons, conquered by the Danes and ruled by the Normans. This changeful place became a medieval maze of alleys and courtyards, later to be chequered with grand estates of Georgian splendour. It swelled with industry and became the centre of the largest empire in history. And having risen from the rubble of the Blitz, it is now one of the greatest cities in the world.
From the prehistoric occupants of the Thames Valley to the preoccupied commuters of today, Simon Jenkins brings together the key events, individuals and trends in London's history to create a matchless portrait of the capital. He masterfully explains the battles that determined how London was conceived and built - and especially the perennial conflict between money and power.
Based in part on his experiences of and involvement in the events that shaped the post-war city, and with his trademark colour and authority, Jenkins shows above all how London has taken shape over more than two thousand years. Fascinating for locals and visitors alike, this is narrative history at its finest, from the most ardent protector of our heritage.
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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. LONDON: a settlement founded by the Romans, occupied by the Saxons, conquered by the Danes and ruled by the Normans. This changeful place became a medieval maze of alleys and courtyards, later to be chequered with grand estates of Georgian splendour. It swelled with industry and became the centre of the largest empire in history. And having risen from the rubble of the Blitz, it is now one of the greatest cities in the world. From the prehistoric occupants of the Thames Valley to the preoccupied commuters of today, Simon Jenkins brings together the key events, individuals and trends in London's history to create a matchless portrait of the capital. He masterfully explains the battles that determined how London was conceived and built - and especially the perennial conflict between money and power. Based in part on his experiences of and involvement in the events that shaped the post-war city, and with his trademark colour and authority, Jenkins shows above all how London has taken shape over more than two thousand years. Fascinating for locals and visitors alike, this is narrative history at its finest, from the most ardent protector of our heritage. 'A handsome book . full of the good judgements one might hope for from such a sensible and readable commentator, and they alone are worth perusing for pleasure and food for thought' Michael Wood, New Statesman on A Short History of England 'Any passably cultured inhabitant of the British Isles should ask for, say, three or four copies of this book for Christmas.I can imagine no better companion on a voyage across England' Max Hastings, Daily Telegraph on England's Thousand Best Houses. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Codice articolo GOR010848287
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Paperback. Condizione: New. LONDON: a settlement founded by the Romans, occupied by the Saxons, conquered by the Danes and ruled by the Normans. This changeful place became a medieval maze of alleys and courtyards, later to be chequered with grand estates of Georgian splendour. It swelled with industry and became the centre of the largest empire in history. And having risen from the rubble of the Blitz, it is now one of the greatest cities in the world.From the prehistoric occupants of the Thames Valley to the preoccupied commuters of today, Simon Jenkins brings together the key events, individuals and trends in London's history to create a matchless portrait of the capital. He masterfully explains the battles that determined how London was conceived and built - and especially the perennial conflict between money and power.Based in part on his experiences of and involvement in the events that shaped the post-war city, and with his trademark colour and authority, Jenkins shows above all how London has taken shape over more than two thousand years. Fascinating for locals and visitors alike, this is narrative history at its finest, from the most ardent protector of our heritage.'A handsome book . full of the good judgements one might hope for from such a sensible and readable commentator, and they alone are worth perusing for pleasure and food for thought' Michael Wood, New Statesman on A Short History of England'Any passably cultured inhabitant of the British Isles should ask for, say, three or four copies of this book for Christmas.I can imagine no better companion on a voyage across England' Max Hastings, Daily Telegraph on England's Thousand Best Houses. Codice articolo LU-9780241985359
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