{"product_id":"historical-dictionary-of-london-volume-11-historical-dictionaries-of-cities-states-and-regions-11","title":"Historical Dictionary of London (Volume 11) (Historical Dictionaries of Cities, States, and Regions, 11)","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Description Panton details Londons growth from its foundation in Roman times to its modern place as one of the worlds preeminent financial, commercial and cultural capitals. Entries cover general themes (such as immigration, housing, street markets, and health care) as well as specific topics (including individual historic buildings, financial institutions, museums, transport modes, major city center hotels and West End theaters). Significant contributors to the citys government, such as the legendary Dick Whittington, also receive attention, along with immigrant groups and major events such as the Great Fire, the Great Plague, the development of the subway system, and the growth of the Stock Exchange.In addition, a chronology details major events, there are lists of Lord Mayors and leading local government officials, and a table outlines population growth over the last two hundred years. Appendices contain borough council contact information and world wide web addresses which provide access to additional information through the Internet. Review The book offers much information, presented in an interesting, wellwritten format...variety of topics covered makes this title a useful addition. (CHOICE) About the Author Kenneth Panton is Associate Professor of Geography, and Director of British Studies Programs at the University of Southern Mississippi. He taught at London Guildhall University for 25 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scarecrow Press","offers":[{"title":"Panton, James \/ hardcover","offer_id":47842472394997,"sku":"DADAX0810840154","price":230.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/5804\/8501\/files\/41je7TvhRNL.jpg?v=1773780655","url":"https:\/\/ergodebooks.com\/products\/historical-dictionary-of-london-volume-11-historical-dictionaries-of-cities-states-and-regions-11","provider":"Ergodebooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}