The Times History of London: An Outstanding Illustrated Survey of One of the World's Greatest Cities [Hardcover]

"The text is brimming with absorbing and comprehensive historical narrative, the most recent archaeological findings, fascinating photographs, and a wealth of statistics and maps. Fully recommended." Now & Then, March 2008

“a lavishly illustrated and totally engrossing look at the history of our capital over the past 2,000 years… a real delight." Ham & High, 25th October 2007

A visual and narrative feast for anyone with an interest in the story of this great and complex city.

Arranged in a clear chronological narrative accompanied by a wealth of maps, charts, illustrations and photographs, The Times History of London is a vivid and compelling celebration of one of the world’s great cities. Its themes are as diverse as they are relevant, covering social and economic conditions, transport and trade, leisure, education and religion. The book traces London’s history from the earliest evidence of human settlement over 40,000 years ago to the present day.

Arranged in a clear chronological narrative accompanied by a wealth of maps, charts, illustrations and photographs, 'The Times History of London' is a vivid and compelling celebration of one of the world’s great cities. Its themes are as diverse as they are relevant, covering social and economic conditions, transport and trade, leisure, education and religion. The book traces London’s history from the earliest evidence of human settlement over 40,000 years ago to the present day.

Hugh Clout, D Lit, FBA (born 1944) is a Professor Emeritus of geography at University College London, and former Dean of the faculty of social and historical sciences. He holds doctorates from the University of London and the Sorbonne. His research focuses on post-war reconstruction in France after the two world-wars, the geography of London, rural geography of France in the past and the present, and the history of geographic thought and practice in France and the UK.