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4.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting guided tour.,
By Richard "Chappo" (Rochester NY, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: London Compendium (Paperback)
As the title suggests, this book takes the areas of London, breaks them down street-by-street and provides a history of the notable features on those streets. It is full of interesting facts (some quite obscure) from all eras and illustrates just how rich the history of the city of London is. It is a very enjoyable read and can be read in order or just dipped in and out of as you see fit. It definitely makes me want to visit London again at the earliest opportunity and I intend to take this book with me next time to add interest as I wander about.
A few minor quibbles are that the index is a little bit lacking and it's sometimes hard to find a certain section for a place if you're not sure exactly where in London it is. Also, the old fashioned text used for some of the names of buildings or parks is very very hard to read - but this does not make up the bulk of the text and so is not a major issue in understanding the book. I will definitely buy more of Ed Glinert's books. Love the cover art too - painted by Paul Simonen of The Clash. |
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London Compendium by Ed Glinert (Paperback - July 1, 2004)
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