London: A Short History of the Greatest City in the Western World
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Narrated by:
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Robert Bucholz
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Written by:
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Robert Bucholz
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The Great Courses
About this listen
No city has had as powerful and as enduring an impact on Western civilization as London. But what made the city the perfect environment for so many great developments? How did London endure the sweeping historical revolutions and disasters without crumbling? Find the answers to these questions and more in these 24 fascinating lectures.
Professor Bucholz takes you through the history of this magnificent metropolis, from its birth as an ancient Roman outpost to its current status as a global village. You'll study the many epic chapters in British and world history - including the English Renaissance, the turmoil of the English civil war, and the epic conflicts of World Wars I and II - through the lens of this amazing capital.
What makes the course unique is that it takes you deep into the streets of London during formative periods in its history. Professor Bucholz continuously emphasizes the importance of understanding and experiencing the sights and sounds of London as it was lived by its residents. You'll come to know what daily life was like in historical London, learning the secret histories behind places such as Westminster Abbey, Piccadilly Circus, and London Bridge.
This unforgettable look at an unforgettable city will undoubtedly delight and surprise you. By the final lecture, you'll come to realize just what Samuel Johnson meant when he famously declared, "there is in London, all that life can afford."
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©2009 The Teaching Company, LLC (P)2009 The Great CoursesWhat listeners say about London: A Short History of the Greatest City in the Western World
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- Tamara O'Brien
- 2023-11-03
Great history of London
Very much enjoyed learning some history on London. I have been to London only once but it still helped picturing some of the areas talked about. The lecturing professor did a great job and I found the entire course very interesting.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2023-05-05
So informative
I will listen to it at least a second time. What a education. Truly a treat to take this journey via audible.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2024-10-14
Excellent history lesson
I was very excited to hear this course as I has lived in London for 21 years and didn’t know even half of this. I loved the history and the way he told it, very easy to understand and follow along. I’ve recommended this to all my Audible friends who love London and want a great listen. Highly recommend.
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- Anonymous User
- 2021-10-21
London
having visited London and toured the city I was able to follow along with the areas depicted in the course. I enjoyed learning the history of the city as I followed these places in my mind.
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- Phelim Boyle
- 2024-10-26
I didn’t want this to end!
I’m from London and I really enjoyed this journey through its history. Prof Bucholz has a great writing style and a voice that is very easy to listen to. He obviously knows and loves London, but he also uses his perspective as an outsider to the advantage of the material. It is thoroughly engaging throughout.
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