The History of London

About this film

LibriVox recording of The History of London , by Walter Besant. Read by Ruth Golding. Walter Besant was a novelist and historian, and his topographical and historical writings, ranging from prehistoric times to the nineteenth century, were probably best known through the detailed 10-volume Survey of London published after his death. This earlier single volume covers, in less depth, the whole period from prehistory until the 19th century. The book appears originally to have been written for boys, and, indeed, the chapters are called "Lessons". However, it is a very readable history and provides a fascinating insight into both London's past and the government of the City at the time the book was written (1894). (Summary by Ruth Golding) For further information, including links to online text, reader information, RSS feeds, CD cover or other formats (if available), please go to the LibriVox catalog page for this recording. For more free audio books or to become a volunteer reader, visit LibriVox.org . Download M4B Part 1 (123MB) Download M4B Part 2 (114MB)

Directors & creators

Walter Besant

Subjects

librivox; audiobook; history; Roman; Saxon; mediaeval; medieval; Elizabethan; Georgian; Victorian; Londinium; Augusta; City of London; Guildhall; Royal Exchange; Port of London; St. Paul's Cathedral; Westminster Abbey; monasteries; hospitals; theatres; Whittington; Fitzstephen; Christopher Wren; Gresham; trade; Hanseatic League; companies; leprosy; famine; plague; fire; plays; pageants

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