Elizabethan Map of London, 1572 (Old House)

ISBN 10 : 190840227X ISBN 13 : 9781908402271

Editeur : Old House Books, 2012

Synopsis

The earliest entirely extant city plan of London, this map of the Elizabethan capital was first printed in 1572. As well as being a beautiful decorative piece, it also offers an invaluable insight into the geography of London and lives of its inhabitants. It features the infamous Tower of London, a bear baiting arena, the Charterhouse monastry, the monument at "Chary-ncros", Old St Paul's Cathedral and even local wildlife in the grassy fields north of Holborn.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The earliest entirely extant city plan of London, this map of the Elizabethan capital was first printed in 1572. As well as being a beautiful decorative piece, it also offers an invaluable insight into the geography of London and lives of its inhabitants. It features the infamous Tower of London, a bear baiting arena, the Charterhouse monastery, the monument at Chary-ncros, Old St Paul's Cathedral and even local wildlife in the grassy fields north of Holborn.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Old House Books
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 190840227X
• ISBN 13: 9781908402271
• Reliure: Carte
• Nombre de pages: 1
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible