The London Encyclopaedia
The London Encyclopaedia by Ben Weinreb is a comprehensive reference work published by Adler & Adler in 1986. This First U.S. Edition spans 1029 pages and is presented in English. It serves as the first extensive reference book on Greater London since the 19th century, featuring nearly 5000 cross-referenced and indexed entries that document the history of London’s institutions, streets, buildings, people, and events.
Readers will find a wealth of information within its pages, illustrated with over 500 drawings, prints, and photographs. This book is designed for both historians and general readers who have an interest in the history of London. The extensive coverage of subjects such as history, travel, and European context makes it a valuable resource for anyone looking to explore the rich tapestry of London’s past.
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Reprint of the edition originally published by Macmillan,1983. The first comprehensive reference book on Greater London since the 19th century. With almost 5000 cross-referenced and indexed entries, it records the history of London’s institutions, streets and buildings, people and events. Illustrated with more than 500 drawings, prints and photographs. An endless source of absorbing information for the historian or general reader interested in London and its history. ix+ i , 1028, 2 pages. paper-covered boards, dust jacket. thick 8vo..
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