Ackroyd, Peter - London: The Biography

Sprawling, 801 page, history of London. Not UK, not Britain, not England.
London.
From prehistoric times to 2000 (publication date of my copy).
There is a lot here, too much, in fact, to comment on.
While very readable, this is not a book to slog through.
My strategy was to read 100 pages, end at a chapter, then put it away for a month.
Target readers would be those who “know” London, have traipsed around the city plenty of times, and like being there.
Believe it or not, I have met several individuals who have been to London and disliked it.
It was too expensive, overcrowded, noisy, confusing, overwhelming.
Yes, all true. Whatever.
Like I said, this if for those who love cities, and possess a fondness for London.