Early London: Prehistoric, Roman, Saxon And Norman (1908)

by Walter Besant

Book Overview

""Early London: Prehistoric, Roman, Saxon And Norman"" is a historical book written by Walter Besant in 1908. The book explores the early history of London, from prehistoric times to the end of the Norman Conquest. Besant delves into the archaeological evidence and historical records to provide a comprehensive account of the city's early development. He discusses the earliest known settlements in the area, the arrival of the Romans and their impact on the city's growth, the Saxon period and the emergence of London as a major trading hub, and the Norman Conquest and the changes it brought to the city.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific period in London's history. Besant provides detailed descriptions of the key events, people, and places that shaped the city, and includes maps, illustrations, and photographs to help readers visualize the early London landscape.Overall, ""Early London: Prehistoric, Roman, Saxon And Norman"" is a fascinating exploration of the city's early history, providing readers with a rich and detailed account of London's formative years. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of one of the world's most iconic cities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 112027771X
• ISBN13: 9781120277718
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 2.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.3" x 11.0"