This sumptuous visual history explores London as depicted by artists over the last few hundred years. Although the first city of London was established in the Roman period, the story of London in art really begins in the 17th century, with the rise of the panoramic city view as a painting genre, & continues to this day. Despite London`s tumultuous history
- the rise & fall of Empire, attacks from above in two world wars, relentless expansion into the surrounding villages & suburbs
- it nevertheless becomes clear that many of the city`s landmarks remain surprisingly constant.

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London in the eighteenth century was very much a new city, risen from the ashes of the Great Fire. With thousands of homes & many landmark buildings destroyed, it had been brought to the brink. But the following century was a period of vigorous expansion, of scientific & artistic genius, of blossoming reason, civility, elegance & manners. It was also an age of extremes: of starving poverty & exquisite fashion, of joy & despair, of sentiment & cruelty. Society was fractured by geography, politics, religion & history. & everything was complicated by class. As Daniel Defoe put it, London really was a `great & monstrous Thing`. Jerry White`s tremendous portrait of this turbulent century explores how & to what extent Londoners negotiated & repaired these open wounds. We see them going about their business as bankers or beggars, revelling in an enlarging world of public pleasures, indulging in crimes both great & small
- amidst the tightening sinews of power & regulation, & the hesitant beginnings of London democracy. In the long-awaited finale to his acclaimed history of London over 300 years, Jerry White introduces us to shopkeepers & prostitutes, men & women of fashion & genius, street-robbers & thief-takers, as they play out the astonishing drama of life in eighteenth-century London.
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London in the nineteenth century was the greatest city mankind had ever seen. Its wealth was dazzling. Its horrors shocked the world. As William Blake put it, London was `a Human awful wonder of God`. It was a century of genius
- of Blake, Thackeray & Mayhew, of Nash, Faraday, Disraeli & Dickens. Jerry White`s dazzling book is the first in a hundred years to explore London`s history over the nineteenth century as a whole. We see the destruction of old London & the city`s unparalleled suburban expansion. We see how London absorbed people from all over Britain, from Europe & the Empire. We see how Londoners worked & played. Most of all, we see how they tried to make sense of their city & make it a better place in which to live. Emerging clearly from this eloquent & richly-detailed overview is the London we see about us today.
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This beautifully illustrated book paints a multifaceted portrait of sixties London & explores the reasons why it became the epicentre of a cultural boom that resounded around the world & whose echoes can still be heard today. London in the 1960s was the embodiment of everything that was inspirational, innovative & progressive. Powered by the three key elements of youth, affluence & the mass media, the city became the hub of sixties pop culture, with its bold & creative spirit attracting an international cast of artists & luminaries in all fields, from pop music & fashion to literature & the visual arts. While a new aristocracy of rockstars & trendsetters ruled the roost, Pop art took a witty & detached view of contemporary consumerism & architecture looked towards a utopian future. This title features a stellar array of artists, photographers, musicians, models, writers, designers & architects presented in context, including David Hockney, Francis Bacon, David Bailey, Alan Aldridge, Kenneth Tynan, Mick Jagger, The Beatles, Twiggy, Jean Shrimpton, Ron Heron, Richard Hamilton, Peter Blake, Lucian Freud, Dirk Bogarde, Julie Christie, Marianne Faithful, Michael Caine, Mary Quant, Bridget Riley, Diana Rigg & many, many more. ...

In 1901, London was the greatest city the world had seen in size, wealth & grandeur. Yet it was also a city where poverty & disease were rife. London in 2001 was no longer among the world`s very largest cities, but was still one where vast wealth was displayed
- alongside beggars sleeping rough. Such paradoxes are among the defining experiences of living in London in this extraordinary century, & in this colourful book Jerry White tells the story not just of London, but of Londoners too. He examines the changes to the worlds of work, transport, popular culture, politics & government & shows how London affects its inhabitants, shaping their lives & being shaped in turn by them. Beautifully illustrated & with a wealth of detail, this is a definitive & highly readable history of London in the twentieth century. Winner of the Wolfson History Prize.
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One of the most exciting & dynamic world cities, London is an extraordinary megalopolis, packed with both historic & cutting-edge attractions. Whether you want to view the city from the London Eye, explore its many parks or browse the Sunday markets, Insight City Guide London will make sure you have the quintessential London experience. Features by local writers delve into topics including royalty, shopping & Parliament, while evocative accounts of the city`s districts bring London to life, from buzzy Soho & the South Bank`s theatrical landmarks to Kensington`s great museums & the vibrant East End. Full-colour photography & maps help you navigate with ease & our detailed Travel Tips give you all the practical information you need to plan your trip, including our selection of the best & most authentic hotels & restaurants. ...

London in the Select Guide series offers a more exclusive handy-sized city break guide from the publisher Insight, with a collection of over 100 inspiring ideas for your chic-urban stay, including plenty of secret gems & off-beat haunts designed for informed, experienced travellers & those on a repeat visit but looking for fresh insights. All recommends have been carefully selected by a local writer who knows the city inside out & can sincerely recommend great places to eat, drink, relax & explore. The guide is constructed with an introductory city overview & then an ...

London in the Smart Guide series from Insight is a streamlined version of travel information, in a concise format arranged in three sections
- Areas, A-Z & Atlas. Areas & districts in & around town are described before the guide moves on to an A-Z detailing of attractions & services, from accommodation to transportation via history & nightlife. A selective, indexed mini Atlas of a few maps at the back of the guide helps place sites & attractions for the tourist, metro plans are included where relevant the each guide is illustrated with colour photographs throughout.
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This Insight Guides Travel Map of London is a fully updated indexed, street map at 1:15 000. It

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This one-of-a-kind game presents multiple choice trivia questions about London`s historic nooks & crannies, beloved pastimes, hotspots & highlights only true Londoners would know. Correct answers are awarded IQ points & the team with the highest London IQ wins! Sleek game components include 200 cards (400 questions), a scoring chart, & 4 coloured pencils. From the London Eye to the Tower to the Tube, the Beatles to the Bloomsbury Group, Annabel`s to Ye Old Cheshire Cheese, London IQ promises serious fun for natives, residents & tourists & will teach even the most knowledgeable Londoner plenty they didn`t know about this beloved world capital. ...