A History of London, from the Earliest Period to the Present Time

A very scarce and highly detailed history of the city of London, offering a narrative survey of the city"s development. A very scarce work, first published the year prior. Very scarce in all editions.Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece.Abbott follows the cities growth from ancient and Roman origins through the medieval period and into the modern metropolis. He covers political and civic events, great fires and plagues, the rise of commerce and industry, and the expansion of London"s population and architecture.Retaining the original half title, and in the publisher's original paper covered boards. In the publisher's original paper covered boards. Handling marks to boards, with tide marks to rear board. Hinges strained, but firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright, with only the odd spot. Good.