A lengthy book that sat on my shelf awhile, just because it was too daunting to think about investing the time during the school year. I couldn't put it down!
This is a history of the city of London told via several families' stories. It is a fascinating look at everyday life during different periods of time and how the leadership (or lack thereof) helped our current system of democracy evolve. The 'big picture' story of the city is historically engaging, but the individual stories used to convey the city's story give a glimpse of how families are affected by the political and economic circumstances of one period for generations later.
It was creative and lively and kept me coming back. Though I do have to admit, that it took me a long time to finish it just because I do have other responsibilities during the school term that consume a lot of my time.
This is a history of the city of London told via several families' stories. It is a fascinating look at everyday life during different periods of time and how the leadership (or lack thereof) helped our current system of democracy evolve. The 'big picture' story of the city is historically engaging, but the individual stories used to convey the city's story give a glimpse of how families are affected by the political and economic circumstances of one period for generations later.
It was creative and lively and kept me coming back. Though I do have to admit, that it took me a long time to finish it just because I do have other responsibilities during the school term that consume a lot of my time.
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