""London: How The Great City Grew"" is a historical book written by George Rose Emerson in 1862. The book tells the story of how London grew from a small Roman settlement to become one of the greatest cities in the world. The author covers various aspects of the city's development, including its political, social, and economic history. He describes the different periods in London's history, such as the medieval period, the Tudor era, and the Victorian age, and how each of these periods contributed to the city's growth and development. The book also explores the different neighborhoods and landmarks of London, such as the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, and the Thames River. Overall, ""London: How The Great City Grew"" is a comprehensive and informative book that provides readers with a rich understanding of the history of one of the world's most iconic cities.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.