Description
Book SynopsisThe attack on London between 1939 and 1945 is one of the most significant events in the city's modern history, the impact of which can still be seen in its urban and social landscapes. This title includes an introduction to the historical context.
Trade Review'Though there is no florid prose or gripping anecdotes, these maps are not mute. This A-Z of destruction tells a powerful story' - The Times
'An amazing visual record of what happened to London in the war … fascinating' - Timeout
'This A-Z of atrocity - which includes 70 stunning photographs of the ruined City - has a terrible beauty' - Evening Standard, Books of the Year
'A handsome folio … [the maps'] utility has been hugely enhanced by presentation in this new format, spacious, scholarly and visually compelling' - Times Literary Supplement
'Beautifully designed, with all illustrations, be they the maps, old documents or the photographs reproduced to the absolute highest standard … a pleasure to handle' - Reference Reviews
Table of ContentsIntroduction • The Attack on London • Architects and District Surveyors • Recording Ruin • Researching War Damage at the London Metropolitan Archives • Incidents • Statistics • The Maps • Photographing War Damage in the City of London
