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This is an epic book telling the epic history of London from its humble beginnings through its greatest and most memorable events and battles for survival to the present day. Rutherfurd uses the extended family history of the Bulls, Doggets, Barnikels and Silversleeves to show the rich and varied history of the city and takes the reader on a journey that is brought to life by his descriptive prose. I did however find this an utterly exhausting read and was rather relieved when I finally got to t
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Mar 05, 2021
Marie (UK)
rated it
it was amazing
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WOW - This mammoth book follows the life of London from the earliest days of its development to the Blitz and beyond. Rather than dull non fictional treatment Rutherford creates a series of families and populates his London with their descendants. It is an amazing feat that kept me interested throughout
Aug 27, 2008
Clarice
marked it as to-read
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Feb 04, 2011
Rebekah
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it was amazing
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Dec 05, 2021
Juanita
marked it as to-read
