London: From Roman Capital to Olympic City

A sumptuous recreation London’s story: publishing to coincide with the 2012 Olympic Games. Through Time: London follows the story of the historic capital, from its Celtic origins right up to the present – including the settlement of the Romans, the Anglo-Saoxon era, the Viking invasion, and the growth of medieval London in Norman times. The book exlplores major events in London’s history, such as the Great Plague, the Blitz and preparations for the 2012 Olympic Games.