The London Encyclopaedia

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Original brown boards, gilt lettered spine, dust jacket, ribbon marker, illustrations in b/w, completely revised third edition, 8vo. Seller Inventory # 329874-VA34

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Synopsis:

The London Encyclopaedia is the most comprehensive book on London ever published. In its first new edition in more than 10 years, completely revised and updated, it comprises some 6,000 entries, organized alphabetically, cross-referenced, and supported by two large indexes—one for the 10,000 people mentioned in the text and one general—and is illustrated with more than 500 drawings, prints, and photographs. Everything that is important in the history and culture of London is documented, whether vanished or extant, from its first settlement to the present day.

About the Author:

Christopher Hibbert was educated at Radley and Oxford. He served as an infantry officer during the war, was twice wounded and was awarded the Military Cross in 1945. Described by Professor J.H. Plumb as ‘a writer of the hishest ability’, he is, in the words of The Times Educational Supplement. ‘perhaps themost gifted popular historian we have.’He is a fellow of the Royal Society of

Bibliographic Details

Title: The London Encyclopaedia
Publisher: London : Macmillan
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Edition: 3rd Edition.