The History Of St. James's Square And The Foundation Of The West End Of London

The History Of St. James�������s Square And The Foundation Of The West End Of London: With A Glimpse Of Whitehall In The Reign Of Charles The Second is a detailed account of the development of St. James's Square and the surrounding areas in London's West End. Written by Arthur Irwin Dasent, the book explores the history of the square from its origins in the 17th century to the present day.The book begins with an overview of the political and social context of the time, focusing on the reign of Charles II and the emergence of the West End as a fashionable and desirable place to live. It then goes on to examine the development of St. James's Square itself, including the construction of the buildings and the individuals who lived there.Throughout the book, Dasent provides a wealth of detail about the people and events that shaped the history of St. James's Square and the West End. He also includes numerous illustrations and photographs to help bring the story to life.Overall, The History Of St. James�������s Square And The Foundation Of The West End Of London: With A Glimpse Of Whitehall In The Reign Of Charles The Second is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of London or the development of urban spaces more generally.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.