London's Disasters

From Boudicca to the Banking Crisis

Nonfiction, History, British, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
Cover of the book London's Disasters by John Withington, The History Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: John Withington ISBN: 9780752476247
Publisher: The History Press Publication: November 8, 2011
Imprint: The History Press Language: English
Author: John Withington
ISBN: 9780752476247
Publisher: The History Press
Publication: November 8, 2011
Imprint: The History Press
Language: English

From ancient wars to terrorist attacks, now updated to include the 2008-2009 banking crisis From AD61, when Queen Boudicca—outraged at her treatment at the hands of the Romans—marched on to the city and burned it to the gound, London has been hit by wave upon wave of destruction. This fascinating and unique book tells the story of more than 2,000 years of disaster from fire, water, disease, pollution, accident, storm, riot, terrorism, and enemy action. It chronicles well-known episodes like the Great Plague of 1655 and the Blitz, as well as lesser known events such as whirlwinds and earthquakes, and it also includes the human stories behind the catastrophes. This new editon also includes the terrorist attack of July 7, 2005, as well as a new section on the crises which have plagued the financial City, including the near-collapse of Britain's banks during 2008 and 2009. Ultimately, this history celebrates the spirit of a city and its people who have risen above it all.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

From ancient wars to terrorist attacks, now updated to include the 2008-2009 banking crisis From AD61, when Queen Boudicca—outraged at her treatment at the hands of the Romans—marched on to the city and burned it to the gound, London has been hit by wave upon wave of destruction. This fascinating and unique book tells the story of more than 2,000 years of disaster from fire, water, disease, pollution, accident, storm, riot, terrorism, and enemy action. It chronicles well-known episodes like the Great Plague of 1655 and the Blitz, as well as lesser known events such as whirlwinds and earthquakes, and it also includes the human stories behind the catastrophes. This new editon also includes the terrorist attack of July 7, 2005, as well as a new section on the crises which have plagued the financial City, including the near-collapse of Britain's banks during 2008 and 2009. Ultimately, this history celebrates the spirit of a city and its people who have risen above it all.

More books from The History Press

Cover of the book Vulcan by John Withington
Cover of the book The Double Act by John Withington
Cover of the book Paignton Scrapbook by John Withington
Cover of the book Swindon by John Withington
Cover of the book A History of the Rowayton Waterfront by John Withington
Cover of the book Fatal Freedom by John Withington
Cover of the book D-Day Beach Force by John Withington
Cover of the book Michael Elphick by John Withington
Cover of the book Man Who Was Jekyll and Hyde by John Withington
Cover of the book Little Book of Murder by John Withington
Cover of the book The Hidden History of Delaware County by John Withington
Cover of the book Newgate by John Withington
Cover of the book Spy Beside the Sea by John Withington
Cover of the book Rachmaninoff by John Withington
Cover of the book Little Book of Crime & Punishment by John Withington
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy