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100 1 _aBesant, Walter,
_d1836-1901
245 1 0 _aLondon
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-05-25
508 _aProduced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"London" by Walter Besant is a historical account, written in the late 19th century. The work aims to depict the city of London through vivid snapshots that reflect its streets, buildings, and especially its citizens engaging in various aspects of daily life, from trade to celebrations. Besant intends to delve into the lives of ordinary Londoners across different periods, offering readers a unique perspective on the social fabric of the city. The beginning of "London" introduces the author's intention to create a comprehensive portrayal of the city, highlighting the need to capture the essence of its history and the lives of its people. Besant references historical authorities such as Gildas and the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle to explain the context of London's evolution following the departure of the Romans. He elaborates on the city's topographical significance and its dramatic changes, indicating continuity in life despite conquests and societal shifts. Overall, the opening sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of London's transformation through various historical phases and its impact on the everyday lives of its inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLondon (England) -- Social life and customs
653 _aLondon (England) -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45752
999 _c86591
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