Walking London Wall by Ed Harris
London's City Wall was the second biggest building project undertaken by the Romans in Britain after Hadrian's Wall. Originally built using 90,000 tons of quarried Kentish stones, its many layers enshrine the victories and catastrophes of the eventful story of the City of London, spanning two thousand years up to the present day. Yet incredibly, the monument languishes as a footnote in the capital's history - until now. Walking London Wall aims to fill this gap, providing an up-to-date history and guide to one of London's oldest and least known monuments. Walking London Wall can be read from the comfort of an armchair or as an on-site guide. Also included for the first time is a complete exploration of the Roman Riverside Wall, long a matter of debate and conjecture. Part travel, part archaeology, part national, local and social history, Walking London Wall is the first ever complete account of this monument, as well as practical guide to what survives of it above and below ground. Anyone interested in the history of London will find this an informative and enjoyable read.
Author Ed Harris was born in the Bronx and lives in Seattle with his family. He has three children who are united in the belief that their father was born fully-formed as a grouchy adult. His long-suffering wife bears silent testimony to the saying that behind every successful man is a surprised woman. Ed Harris is the author of several books, including Fifty Shades of Schwarz, Let's Pretend We're Christians and Play in the Snow: The Adventures of a Jewish Dad and Murphy's Bed. You can find more information about him at: Website: www.edharrisauthor.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/EdHarris.Author Twitter: www.twitter.com/EdHarrisAuthor
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| ISBN 13 | 9780752448466 |
| ISBN 10 | 0752448463 |
| Title | Walking London Wall |
| Author | Ed Harris |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The History Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2009-05-05 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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