The story of a tiny settlement that grew up on a muddy river bank 2000years ago to become one of the world's greatest capital cities. Updated for 2011, The Story ofLondon features the famous people and dramatic events that have shaped the city, as well as the upcoming 2012 Olympic Games. "Get to grips with London's history from Roman river to capital city in this handy, colour guide. Packed with cool facts and true tales, each page also has a quick Guess who quiz and there are handy maps with highlighted places to see and visit. Brilliant!"