Chronicles of Old London: Exploring England's Historic Capital (Chronicles Series) - Softcover

Jackson, Kevin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 098463343X ISBN 13: 9780984633432

Publisher: Museyon, 2012

Synopsis

Discover one of the world’s most fascinating and historic cities through 30 dramatic true stories spanning the rich history of London. Author Kevin Jackson takes readers through more than 2,000 years of British history with exciting essays on topics such as London’s origins, Richard the Lion-Hearted, Geoffrey Chaucer, Henry V, Shakespeare, Queen Victoria, Jack the Ripper, Charles Dickens, Oscar Wilde, the Beatles, and more. In addition, guided walking tours of London’s historic neighborhoods, illustrated with color photographs and period maps, take readers to the places where history really happened.

About this title

About the Author

Kevin Jackson is the author of several books, including Invisible Forms: A Guide to Literary Curiosities, and the editor of The Oxford Book of Money. He is a former associate arts editor of the Independent and film critic for the Independent on Sunday.

Review

Jackson, Kevin. Chronicles of Old London: Exploring England's Historic Capital.

Museyon Guides. 2012. 288p. illus. maps. index. ISBN 9780984633432. pap. $19.95.

TRAV

Another in Museyon's Chronicles series (Chronicles of Old New York), in this book London writer Jackson provides 30 stories of the city, starting with Boudicca's revolt around 60 C.E. and ending with Prince William's marriage in the present day. These vignettes cover a variety of historical and cultural figures from the Sex Pistols to Bloody Mary. In addition to the historical sketches, the volume presents nine walking tours with maps, photographs, and descriptions of sights along the way. Photographs and illustrations are numerous (over 450) and provide a visual backdrop that further highlights the content. There are no listings of places to stay or information on museum hours; this title is best as a supplement to a traditional guide. The numerous detailed neighborhood maps in the walking tours section will be especially useful.

Verdict A helpful and pleasant read for travelers looking for historical background and a few walking tours for a London trip. Interesting and fun to read, the book mixes light history with contemporary details.—Louise Feldmann, Colorado State Univ. Libs., Fort Collins --Library Journal, July 2012

About this edition

• Publisher: Museyon
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 098463343X
• ISBN 13: 9780984633432
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288