02142cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500260014426400510017030000470022133600260026833700260029433800360032050000310035650800980038752012180048553400450170365300320174885600430178099900170182327995UtSlPG20260610133635.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aBesant, Walter,d1836-190114aThe History of London 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-02-04  aProduced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"The History of London" by Walter Besant is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the rich and complex history of London, documenting its evolution from ancient times through the eras of Roman, Saxon, and Norman rule. Through detailed narratives and analysis, it aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the city's foundational events, key figures, and significant developments.  The opening of the text delves into the legendary origins of London, tracing its foundation to Brutus, a survivor of the Trojan War, and focusing on key historical interpretations surrounding its early settlements. It discusses geographical factors that influenced the city's growth, such as its rivers and topography, which provided strategic advantages. Besant underscores the importance of archaeological discoveries and historical documents in reconstructing the past, advocating for a methodical examination of London's physical landscape to better grasp its historical context. Through this lens, the narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of London's societal, political, and architectural transformations throughout the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLondon (England) -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27995  c68904d68904