London encyclopaedia [WorldCat Entities]

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"London encyclopedia"

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""Records in a single volume the history of [London's] institutions, streets and buildings, people and events, embracing not only the cities of London and Westminster but all the boroughs, towns, and villages that now come within the 610 square miles of Greater London ... The encyclopædia comprises some 5000 entries, organised alphabetically, cross-referenced and supported by two large indexes, one of 10,000 people mentioned in the text, one general, and illustrated by over 500 drawings, prints and photographs"--Publisher's description."@en
"Unmatched for scope and of peerless authority, The London Encyclopaedia distils the heritage of Europe's greatest city. Arranged alphabetically, nearly 6,000 entries explore every monument, building, street, park and suburb of importance, as well as events, institutions and themes relevant to the city's past glory and present vigour. Here, rich in detail, alive with wit and well served by two indexes, is everything anyone could possibly want to know about London. For the third edition of this well-established book, the text has been extensively revised and updated, taking London into the twenty-first century. Contemporary images have been added to the more than 500 period prints, drawings and photographs, while new entries cover a host of current icons and reflect the capital's cosmopolitan and multi-cultural dimensions. Mosques and temples challenge the ubiquitous churches, and the glazed geometry of corporate power is saluted. Everything of relevance to the history, culture, commerce and government of the capital is documented. From the very first settlements through to the skyline of today, The London Encyclopaedia comprehends all that is London. -- Publisher description."