Klappentext Includes double page spreads on different historical eras of London, such as medieval times, the Tudor period, Victorian London and the Blitz. Full colour illustrations, and over fifty flaps for youngsters to lift. Ages: 4+. Zusammenfassung Delve under London's streets from the days when the Romans ruled through to the hustle and bustle of the modern-day capital. Part of the "See Inside" series! this title includes double page spreads on medieval times! the Tudor period! the Plague! the Great Fire of London! the restoration! Victorian London and the Blitz.

Autorentext

Rob studied Egyptology at university, but never thought he'd do much with it. Since joining Usborne in 2005, he's written loads of books about Ancient Egypt, and on topics ranging from space to the story of Islam. He is also the author of several award-winning historical adventure novels, and a hopeless cook.

Klappentext

A fantastic flap book that takes young readers on a journey through London's incredible history, from its ancient origins to today. Lively, detailed scenes show growing from a small Roman town to a vast Victorian mega-city, to the bustling place it is today. Includes over 80 flaps to lift, to find out more the city's highs and its devastating lows, including the Great Plague, the Great Fire and the Blitz. Includes simple, informative text and picture labels, and internet links to websites to find out more about London's fascinating history.

Chapters in this book include:

• Ancient London
• The Middle Ages
• Tudor times
• Fire and plague
• After the fire
• Smock and fog
• Under attack!
• London today

Zusammenfassung
Delve under London's streets from the days when the Romans ruled through to the hustle and bustle of the modern-day capital. Part of the "See Inside" series, this title includes double page spreads on medieval times, the Tudor period, the Plague, the Great Fire of London, the restoration, Victorian London and the Blitz.