The City of London
Author | : David Kynaston |
Publisher | : Vintage |
Total Pages | : 678 |
Release | : 1996 |
ISBN-10 | : 0712662715 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780712662710 |
Rating | : 4/5 (710 Downloads) |
Download or read book The City of London written by David Kynaston and published by Vintage. This book was released on 1996 with total page 678 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Between 1890 and 1914 the City of London was all dominant as Britain's legendary gold standard reigned supreme across the globe. Golden Years anatomises an elite at the height of its powers. Combining brilliant scholarship with high entertainment, and drawing on an unparalleled range of original sources, David Kynaston brings the city triumphant into the mainstream of British and world history.