Founded by the Romans, rebuilt by the Saxons and Normans, developed by the Church and Commerce, made wealthy by the Empire, the City of London became the most prominent financial centre in the world. Its hundred or so churches, its stone bridge lined with shops, and its port crowded with vessels, were wonders for many ages.
The bombing of the last war compelled the city to reinvent itself, sometimes disastrously, but it remains a vigorous force in the economy of the country.
The author, in this A-Z guide, uses his extensive knowledge of the City to cover the better and lesser known facets of this complex area complete with many illustrations.
245 x 185mm (soft cover with 194 illustrations) 160 pages
Publlished 2006