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# PENGUIN A Short History of London: The Creation of a World Capital

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PENGUIN A Short History of London: The Creation of a World Capital : Jenkins, Simon: desertcart.ae: Books

Review: Interesting book of my favorite city.
Review: I enjoyed this concise history of my home city, lots of things I never knew. I found the period after the war very interesting, the way it was all carved up by the fat cats enriching themselves ( as ever ) Recommended

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #175,868 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,666 in History of Europe #67,593 in Textbooks & Study Guides |
| Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (190) |
| Dimensions  | 12.8 x 2.8 x 19.6 cm |
| Edition  | 1st |
| ISBN-10  | 0241985358 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0241985359 |
| Item weight  | 351 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 432 pages |
| Publication date  | 16 July 2020 |
| Publisher  | Penguin |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***N on 13 March 2021*

Interesting book of my favorite city.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***2 on 6 May 2023*

I enjoyed this concise history of my home city, lots of things I never knew. I found the period after the war very interesting, the way it was all carved up by the fat cats enriching themselves ( as ever ) Recommended

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***E on 5 March 2020*

This is a splendid and welcome book. My knowledge is based on short visits to different places over a number of years. but this has left many questions. Why are hospitals in such unusual places? Where are the banks? Where is the centre of London? The answers all come in the book, but it is not primarily a guide book, nor just a history book. It is tells a story about a community of people in their own times responding to changes in society. There is always a need for more housing, thriving trade has to be organised, commerce and banking are growing, This is the picture that Simon Jenkins presents. He carried it through the centuries from the docks to the railways. It is impressive. The writing is a delight because it flows and is attractive. Very good.

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