London

Edward Rutherfurds roman London fortæller byens totusinde år lange historie fortalt gennem familier, der oplever romerne, vikingerne, den normanniske erobring, jødemassakren og bøndernes oprør. Byens vækst beskrives detaljeret med opførelsen af London Bridge, Tower of London og St Pauls-katedralen samt udviklingen i Dickens’ barske gader og det moderne West End. Halshugningen af Charles I, Pocahontas’ besøg, Mayflower-sejladsen og pesten, der slog hver femte indbygger i byen ihjel, er også levende beskrevet ligesom storbranden, Hitlers bombning af byen og mange andre begivenheder, der til sammen tegner et storslået portræt af London og byens historie.

"A TOUR DE FORCE . . . London tracks the history of the English capital from the days of the Celts until the present time. . . . Breathtaking."--The Orlando Sentinel A master of epic historical fiction, Edward Rutherford gives us a sweeping novel of London, a glorious pageant spanning two thousand years. He brings this vibrant city's long and noble history alive through his saga of ever-shifting fortunes, fates, and intrigues of a half-dozen families, from the age of Julius Caesar to the twentieth century. Generation after generation, these families embody the passion, struggle, wealth, and verve of the greatest city in the Old World. Praise for London "Remarkable . . . The invasion by Julius Caesar's legions in 54 B.C. . . . The rise of chivalry and the Crusades . . . The building of the Globe theatre . . . and the coming of the Industrial Revolution. . . . What a delightful way to get the feel of London and of English history. . . . We witness first-hand the lust of Henry VIII. We overhear Geoffrey Chaucer deciding to write The Canterbury Tales. . . . Each episode is a punchy tale made up of bite-size chunks ending in tiny cliffhangers." --The New York Times "Hold-your-breath suspense, buccaneering adventure, and passionate tales of love and war." -- The Times (London) "Fascinating . . . A sprawling epic." -- San Francisco Chronicle

"A TOUR DE FORCE . . . London tracks the history of the English capital from the days of the Celts until the present time. . . . Breathtaking."--The Orlando Sentinel A master of epic historical fiction, Edward Rutherford gives us a sweeping novel of London, a glorious pageant spanning two thousand years. He brings this vibrant city's long and noble history alive through his saga of ever-shifting fortunes, fates, and intrigues of a half-dozen families, from the age of Julius Caesar to the twentieth century. Generation after generation, these families embody the passion, struggle, wealth, and verve of the greatest city in the Old World. Praise for London "Remarkable . . . The invasion by Julius Caesar's legions in 54 B.C. . . . The rise of chivalry and the Crusades . . . The building of the Globe theatre . . . and the coming of the Industrial Revolution. . . . What a delightful way to get the feel of London and of English history. . . . We witness first-hand the lust of Henry VIII. We overhear Geoffrey Chaucer deciding to write The Canterbury Tales. . . . Each episode is a punchy tale made up of bite-size chunks ending in tiny cliffhangers." --The New York Times "Hold-your-breath suspense, buccaneering adventure, and passionate tales of love and war." -- The Times (London) "Fascinating . . . A sprawling epic." -- San Francisco Chronicle

Color your way around the world as this travel-journal-meets-coloring-book guides you through the streets of London, featuring 30 expertly curated sites to learn about, color, and record whether you’re already there, planning a trip, or dreaming about your next adventure. Grab your colored pencils—and get ready to travel the world! Whether your flights are booked or you’ll only be traveling in your mind, London: A Color-Your-Own Travel Journal takes you on an interactive, colorful tour of England’s capital city. This travel journal features 30 sites within the city to discover—from bucket list-worthy must-sees like Buckingham Palace and Tower Bridge to the colorful townhouses of Notting Hill and the best place to buy tea in Piccadilly. Learn about each landmark with fascinating histories, fun facts, and travel tips. Accompanying journal pages allow space to record, plan, or imagine a dream vacation. Plus, all 30 landmarks feature beautifully rendered coloring pages to shade in while taking in the sites. London: A Color-Your-Own Travel Journal is a perfect, portable airplane take-along or gift for those dreaming of exploring Great Britain.

Color your way around the world as this travel-journal-meets-coloring-book guides you through the streets of London, featuring 30 expertly curated sites to learn about, color, and record whether you’re already there, planning a trip, or dreaming about your next adventure. Grab your colored pencils—and get ready to travel the world! Whether your flights are booked or you’ll only be traveling in your mind, London: A Color-Your-Own Travel Journal takes you on an interactive, colorful tour of England’s capital city. This travel journal features 30 sites within the city to discover—from bucket list-worthy must-sees like Buckingham Palace and Tower Bridge to the colorful townhouses of Notting Hill and the best place to buy tea in Piccadilly. Learn about each landmark with fascinating histories, fun facts, and travel tips. Accompanying journal pages allow space to record, plan, or imagine a dream vacation. Plus, all 30 landmarks feature beautifully rendered coloring pages to shade in while taking in the sites. London: A Color-Your-Own Travel Journal is a perfect, portable airplane take-along or gift for those dreaming of exploring Great Britain.

London fortæller byens totusinde år lange historie fortalt gennem fiktive familier, der oplever romerne, vikingerne, den normanniske erobring, jødemassakren og bøndernes oprør. Byens vækst beskrives udførligt med opførelsen af London Bridge, Tower of London og St Pauls-katedralen samt udviklingen i Dickens’ barske gader og det moderne West End. Læserne oplever halshugningen af Karl 1., Pocahontas’ besøg og Mayflower-sejladsen samt pesten, der slog hver femte indbygger i byen ihjel, storbranden og Hitlers bombning af byen.

'Roy Porter, a historian of formidable range, turns to urban history in this marvellously lucid, informative and passionate book... Porter's facts are always at the service of the narrative, which has a finely maintained momentum, balancing statistics with the words of historians, diarists and novelists, poets and churchmen: Pepys, Boswell, Fielding, Walpole, Blake, Mayhew, Wells, Woolf, Spark, ... a timely and brilliant book.' CLAIRE TOMALIN, EVENING STANDARD 'A vivid celebration of the city, but also an elegy for its decline, bubbling with statistics and anecdote, from Boadicea to Betjeman.' RICHARD HOLMES, DAILY TELEGRAPH BOOKS OF THE YEAR

'Roy Porter, a historian of formidable range, turns to urban history in this marvellously lucid, informative and passionate book... Porter's facts are always at the service of the narrative, which has a finely maintained momentum, balancing statistics with the words of historians, diarists and novelists, poets and churchmen: Pepys, Boswell, Fielding, Walpole, Blake, Mayhew, Wells, Woolf, Spark, ... a timely and brilliant book.' CLAIRE TOMALIN, EVENING STANDARD 'A vivid celebration of the city, but also an elegy for its decline, bubbling with statistics and anecdote, from Boadicea to Betjeman.' RICHARD HOLMES, DAILY TELEGRAPH BOOKS OF THE YEAR

1000-piece jigsaw puzzle with 20 shaped pieces: Reveal London's hidden stories as you piece together the puzzle Uncover London's secrets with fun facts and deep dives from Jack Chesher, bestselling author of London: A Guide for Curious Wanderers The perfect gift for history buffs, puzzle fans, and Londoners, and an excellent souvenir for visitors to the big smoke Box contains: 1000-piece puzzle, paper bag to keep the puzzle pieces safe (no single-use plastic), and a poster packed with historical details Piece together the streets of London and uncover curious historical details as you go 20 of the pieces in this 1000-piece puzzle are specially shaped and contain hidden London locations, from 13th-century ruins and mysterious signs, to teeny tiny sculptures and lavish lavatories. But there's a catch - you won't know where to find them until you slot them into place! You'll find an explanation for every secret item and location by tour guide and bestselling author Jack Chesher, founder of @livinglondonhistory, on the accompanying poster. The poster also features a reference image to help you complete the puzzle (with the hidden details obscured, of course!) Learn more about London's history with: London: A Guide for Curious Wanderers (A Sunday Times bestseller)

1000-piece jigsaw puzzle with 20 shaped pieces: Reveal London's hidden stories as you piece together the puzzle Uncover London's secrets with fun facts and deep dives from Jack Chesher, bestselling author of London: A Guide for Curious Wanderers The perfect gift for history buffs, puzzle fans, and Londoners, and an excellent souvenir for visitors to the big smoke Box contains: 1000-piece puzzle, paper bag to keep the puzzle pieces safe (no single-use plastic), and a poster packed with historical details Piece together the streets of London and uncover curious historical details as you go 20 of the pieces in this 1000-piece puzzle are specially shaped and contain hidden London locations, from 13th-century ruins and mysterious signs, to teeny tiny sculptures and lavish lavatories. But there's a catch - you won't know where to find them until you slot them into place! You'll find an explanation for every secret item and location by tour guide and bestselling author Jack Chesher, founder of @livinglondonhistory, on the accompanying poster. The poster also features a reference image to help you complete the puzzle (with the hidden details obscured, of course!) Learn more about London's history with: London: A Guide for Curious Wanderers (A Sunday Times bestseller)

Kasper Holten fra bogens intro : Jeg er forelsket i London. Det må jeg ganske enkelt være, for hvad kan forklaringen ellers være på, at jeg finder det let pirrende og spændende at opleve severe delays på Piccadilly Line-tuben en torsdag morgen, hvor jeg skal skifte på Kings' Cross-stationen, der er så befærdet, at der hver dag passerer flere mennesker gennem den end gennem Heathrow Airport. At jeg finder det en oplevelse, når der er snavset på gaderne og mere rodet end i smukke København. Når jeg tænder på at opleve notorisk berygtede Victoria Station en mandag morgen i den heftigste myldretid. Det må være kærlighed.

A grand, epic story that tells the history of the greatest city in the world, from Roman times to the present day. London has perhaps the most remarkable history of any city in the world. Now its story has a unique voice. In this epic novel Edward Rutherfurd takes the reader on a magnificent journey across sixteen centuries from the days of the Romans to the Victorian engineers of Tower Bridge and the era dockland development of today. Through the lives and adventures of his colourful cast of characters he brings all the richness of London's past unforgettably to life.

A grand, epic story that tells the history of the greatest city in the world, from Roman times to the present day. London has perhaps the most remarkable history of any city in the world. Now its story has a unique voice. In this epic novel Edward Rutherfurd takes the reader on a magnificent journey across sixteen centuries from the days of the Romans to the Victorian engineers of Tower Bridge and the era dockland development of today. Through the lives and adventures of his colourful cast of characters he brings all the richness of London's past unforgettably to life.

When you think of London, what do you see? The Houses of Parliament? The bustle around Piccadilly Circus? Elegant Victorian streets and squares? The Tate Modern? Or even Camden Market? With London, there are so many different aspects to the city. In more than 200 striking images, London celebrates the British capital, from its famous landmarks to atmospheric alleyways, from the top of the Shard to London Underground’s lost ghost stations, from the parks to the canals to the Thames. Exploring both the history and modernity of the city, the book reveals the city’s legacy as a capital and a trading hub, but also looks at how the contemporary city lives and breathes as a multi-ethnic metropolis. Presented in a landscape format and with captions explaining the story behind each entry, London is a stunning collection of images celebrating the world’s most interesting city.

Idiosyncratic, comprehensive, and impeccably researched, this master work by a revered artist unveils one of the world's most famous cities from pre-history to the present, in all its epic glory. Imagine a kaleidoscopic view of a storied city--from the remote past to today--brought to life in magnificent illustrations. Laura Carlin's breathtaking artwork animates thousands of years of London history, beginning long before there were cities--when dinosaurs roamed the Earth--and ending with the 2022 death of a beloved monarch. Teeming panoramic spreads track the Ice, Stone, and Bronze Ages; waves of Romans, Anglo Saxons, Vikings, and Normans; and witch hunts and wars both civil and global. From the Plague and the Great Fire of the 1600s to the world wars of the twentieth century, from the lives of the royals to those of housemaids and factory workers, this loving tribute to London through the ages thoughtfully curates passages from historical accounts, poems, and the private diaries of luminaries like Samuel Pepys, Queen Victoria, Charles Dickens, and Virginia Woolf, allowing the city to speak through its famous denizens. An exquisite gift book for art lovers, history buffs, and world travelers of all ages, this rich compendium is for anyone who has fallen--or has yet to fall--under the spell of one of the world's most bewitching cities.

Idiosyncratic, comprehensive, and impeccably researched, this master work by a revered artist unveils one of the world's most famous cities from pre-history to the present, in all its epic glory. Imagine a kaleidoscopic view of a storied city--from the remote past to today--brought to life in magnificent illustrations. Laura Carlin's breathtaking artwork animates thousands of years of London history, beginning long before there were cities--when dinosaurs roamed the Earth--and ending with the 2022 death of a beloved monarch. Teeming panoramic spreads track the Ice, Stone, and Bronze Ages; waves of Romans, Anglo Saxons, Vikings, and Normans; and witch hunts and wars both civil and global. From the Plague and the Great Fire of the 1600s to the world wars of the twentieth century, from the lives of the royals to those of housemaids and factory workers, this loving tribute to London through the ages thoughtfully curates passages from historical accounts, poems, and the private diaries of luminaries like Samuel Pepys, Queen Victoria, Charles Dickens, and Virginia Woolf, allowing the city to speak through its famous denizens. An exquisite gift book for art lovers, history buffs, and world travelers of all ages, this rich compendium is for anyone who has fallen--or has yet to fall--under the spell of one of the world's most bewitching cities.

Oplev London, en dynamisk, kosmopolitisk metropol, hvor tradition og modernitet mødes. Fra Big Ben til byens skyskrabere, fra historiske distrikter til summende gademarkeder, er London en mangesidig hovedstad, som aldrig sover London er en fængslende hovedstad og et populært turistmål, der tilbyder en bred vifte af aktiviteter til enhver smag. Fra udforskning af museer, slentreture langs Themsen, opdagelse af de mange parker til fordybelse i markeder og kunstneriske distrikter. Et kort over London i begyndelsen af bogen og en klar opdeling af distrikterne for at hjælpe dig med at finde rundt. Kunstneriske fotos og moderne, overskuelig grafik afslører London i et helt nyt lys. Dybdegående tekster, der hjælper dig med at lære mere om temaer såsom ginens historie, oprindelsen af tedrikning i Storbritannien, spændende arkitektur og Londons undergrundsnetværk. I hvert kapitel: en billedlig præsentation af det ‘essentielle’, det der ‘skal ses’ og en tematiseret gåtur/ rejseplan til hver af byens distrikter, såsom en spadseretur gennem Mews, en gåtur i Kew Garden Park eller en rundtur i Sohos overdækkede passager.

Samuel Johnson famously said that: “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.” London’s remarkable history, architecture, landmarks, streets, style, cool, swagger, and stalwart residents are pictured in hundreds of compelling photographs sourced from a wide array of archives around the world. London is a vast sprawling metropolis, constantly evolving and growing, yet throughout its complex past and shifting present, the humor, unique character, and bulldog spirit of the people have stayed constant . This book salutes all those Londoners, their city, and its history. In addition to the wealth of images included in this book, many previously unpublished , London’s history is told through hundreds of quotations, lively essays, and references from key movies, books, and records . From Victorian London to the Swinging ’60s; from the Battle of Britain to Punk; from the Festival of Britain to the 2012 Olympics; from the foggy cobbled streets to the architectural masterpieces of the millennium; from rough pubs to private drinking clubs; from royal weddings to raves, from the charm of the East End to the wonders of Westminster; from Chelsea girls to Hoxton hipsters; from the power to glory: in page after page of stunning photographs, reproduced big and bold like the city itself, London at last gets the photographic tribute it deserves . Photographs by: Slim Aarons, Eve Arnold, David Bailey, Cecil Beaton, Bill Brandt, Alvin Langdon Coburn, Anton Corbijn, Terence Donovan, Roger Fenton, Bert Hardy, Evelyn Hofer, Frank Horvat, Tony Ray-Jones, Nadav Kander, Roger Mayne, Linda McCartney, Don McCullin, Norman Parkinson, Martin Parr, Rankin, Lord Snowdon, William Henry Fox Talbot, Juergen Teller, Mario Testino, Wolfgang Tillmans , and many, many others.

Samuel Johnson famously said that: “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.” London’s remarkable history, architecture, landmarks, streets, style, cool, swagger, and stalwart residents are pictured in hundreds of compelling photographs sourced from a wide array of archives around the world. London is a vast sprawling metropolis, constantly evolving and growing, yet throughout its complex past and shifting present, the humor, unique character, and bulldog spirit of the people have stayed constant . This book salutes all those Londoners, their city, and its history. In addition to the wealth of images included in this book, many previously unpublished , London’s history is told through hundreds of quotations, lively essays, and references from key movies, books, and records . From Victorian London to the Swinging ’60s; from the Battle of Britain to Punk; from the Festival of Britain to the 2012 Olympics; from the foggy cobbled streets to the architectural masterpieces of the millennium; from rough pubs to private drinking clubs; from royal weddings to raves, from the charm of the East End to the wonders of Westminster; from Chelsea girls to Hoxton hipsters; from the power to glory: in page after page of stunning photographs, reproduced big and bold like the city itself, London at last gets the photographic tribute it deserves . Photographs by: Slim Aarons, Eve Arnold, David Bailey, Cecil Beaton, Bill Brandt, Alvin Langdon Coburn, Anton Corbijn, Terence Donovan, Roger Fenton, Bert Hardy, Evelyn Hofer, Frank Horvat, Tony Ray-Jones, Nadav Kander, Roger Mayne, Linda McCartney, Don McCullin, Norman Parkinson, Martin Parr, Rankin, Lord Snowdon, William Henry Fox Talbot, Juergen Teller, Mario Testino, Wolfgang Tillmans , and many, many others.