TY  - BOOK
AU  - Wheatley,Henry B.
AU  - Godfrey,Walter H.
AU  - Kimball,Katharine
AU  - Railton,Herbert
TI  - The Story of London
T2  - Mediæval town series
AV  - DA 
PY  - 2014///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - London (England) -- History
N1  - Release date is 2014-08-18; Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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N2  - "The Story of London" by Henry B. Wheatley is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the city of London, particularly focusing on its development and character during the mediæval period. Wheatley aims to provide readers with insights into the historical aspects of London life, its citizens, the governance of the city, and the daily circumstances that shaped the thriving metropolis.  The opening of the book introduces the rich and complex history of London from its early formation to the Norman Conquest. Wheatley discusses the contentious debates surrounding the antiquity of London and presents evidence of its geographical and cultural evolution. He highlights the significant influence of the Norman Conquest on the city, alongside outlining the city’s gradual development as a bustling center of trade and governance. This initial section sets the stage for the detailed exploration of London’s medieval character, including the daily lives of its inhabitants and the historical documents that inform our understanding of the past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46618
ER  -