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London - The Illustrated History of a Great City: Oversized Platinum Edition
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Topic
- London, England, English History, London Book, 19th Century, History
- Subjects
- History & Military
- City
- London
- Era
- 1920s
- Features
- Illustrated
- ISBN
- 9781592180226
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cgr Publishing
ISBN-10
1592180221
ISBN-13
9781592180226
eBay Product ID (ePID)
3050411044
Product Key Features
Publication Year
2020
Subject
General, Europe / Great Britain / General
Publication Name
London-The Illustrated History of a Great City: Oversized Platinum Edition
Language
English
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Art, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Synopsis
A detailed and enlightening contemporary look at the history of London from Roman times to the late 19th century.Remastered with gigantic 8 1/2" x 11" pages, profusely illustrated with detailed drawings of scenes that no longer exist, Walter Besant's London is an underrated masterpiece of historical storytelling that captures the trials and tribulations of those living in the World's most iconic English city. From Roman rule through the times of the Saxons and Normans, through the fire, plague, and war, Londoners persevered to create a human metropolis forged in time.Originally printed in 1892, Walter Besant endeavored to show off London using newfangled photographic technology of the time, combined with the expert artisanship of pen and ink to render crisp and intricate illustrations. His keen eye and quick penmanship capture even the most minute detail of street scenes, the docks, and buildings, many of which no longer exist, to tell a tale of London's founding and growth as a city.This Oversized Platinum Edition from this historical workshop of CGR Publishing features the original type font and page layouts, enlarged page sizes with digitally re-scanned and enhanced images, and a new modern retro-styled cover design to liven even the dreariest reading room. Besant writes, "In the following chapters, it has been my endeavor to present pictures of the City of London - instantaneous photographs, showing the streets, the buildings, and the citizens at work and at play. Above all, the citizens; with their daily life in the streets, the shops, in the churches, and in the houses; the merchant in the quays and on 'Change; the shopkeeper of Cheapside; the priests and the monks and the friars; the shouting of those who sell; the laughter and singing of those who feast and drink; the ringing of the bells; the dragging of the criminal to the pillory; the Riding of the Lord Mayor and Aldermen; the river with its boats and barges; the cheerful sound of pipe and tabor; the evening dance in the streets. I want my pictures to show these things.", A detailed and enlightening contemporary look at the history of London from Roman times to the late 19th century. Remastered with gigantic 8 1/2" x 11" pages, profusely illustrated with detailed drawings of scenes that no longer exist, Walter Besant's London is an underrated masterpiece of historical storytelling that captures the trials and tribulations of those living in the World's most iconic English city. From Roman rule through the times of the Saxons and Normans, through the fire, plague, and war, Londoners persevered to create a human metropolis forged in time. Originally printed in 1892, Walter Besant endeavored to show off London using newfangled photographic technology of the time, combined with the expert artisanship of pen and ink to render crisp and intricate illustrations. His keen eye and quick penmanship capture even the most minute detail of street scenes, the docks, and buildings, many of which no longer exist, to tell a tale of London's founding and growth as a city. This Oversized Platinum Edition from this historical workshop of CGR Publishing features the original type font and page layouts, enlarged page sizes with digitally re-scanned and enhanced images, and a new modern retro-styled cover design to liven even the dreariest reading room. Besant writes, "In the following chapters, it has been my endeavor to present pictures of the City of London - instantaneous photographs, showing the streets, the buildings, and the citizens at work and at play. Above all, the citizens; with their daily life in the streets, the shops, in the churches, and in the houses; the merchant in the quays and on 'Change; the shopkeeper of Cheapside; the priests and the monks and the friars; the shouting of those who sell; the laughter and singing of those who feast and drink; the ringing of the bells; the dragging of the criminal to the pillory; the Riding of the Lord Mayor and Aldermen; the river with its boats and barges; the cheerful sound of pipe and tabor; the stage with its tumblers and its rope-dancers; the 'prentices with their clubs; the evening dance in the streets. I want my pictures to show these things. The history of London has been undertaken by many writers; the presentment of the city and the people from age to age has never yet, I believe, been attempted." Table of Contents: Chapter 1: After the Romans Chapter 2: Saxon and Norman Chapter 3: Plantagenet Chapter 4: Plantagenet (Continued) Chapter 5: Plantagenet (Continued) Chapter 6: Tudor Chapter 7: Tudor (Continued) Chapter 8: Charles the Second Chapter 9: George the Second
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- *****- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThank you so so so so much. Item was in great conditioned and autographed as requested. Also Mark you are a legend and thank you for the free beer coasters as well. Thank you so much man.