| Historical Dictionary of London Contributor(s): Panton, James (Author) |
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ISBN: 0810840154 ISBN-13: 9780810840157 Publisher: Scarecrow Press OUR PRICE: $171.95 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2001 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Great Britain - General - Social Science | Reference - History | Reference |
| Dewey: 942.100 |
| LCCN: 2001020180 |
| Series: Historical Dictionaries of Cities, States, and Regions |
| Physical Information: 1.54" H x 5.96" W x 8.56" (1.87 lbs) 688 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |