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A history in maps 2012 by peter barber charts the citys transformation from its londinium days to the olympiad of five years ago. London, jack, 18761916 3 titles, plus subtopics london, jack, 1876. The best london history books to get stuck into now. Delivered from our uk warehouse in 4 to 14 business days.
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