London

"London" by Walter Besant is a historical exploration of London, setting out to illustrate the city through lively descriptions that capture its avenues, architecture, and, most notably, its residents immersed in everyday activities, from commerce to festivities. Besant is planning to go deep into the lives of common Londoners from different eras, giving readers a special view of the city's social structure. The book starts by sharing the writers plan to create a full picture of the city, stressing how important it is to grab the main points of its history and its people's lives. Besant looks to historical writings, to explain how London changed after the Romans left. He talks about how important the city is geographically and the big changes it has gone through, pointing out that life continues even with major takeovers and social changes. To sum, the beginning makes way for a detailed look at how London has changed over different historical periods and how that has touched the lives of the people who live there.