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The Historic Thames - Hilaire Belloc

The Historic Thames

By: Hilaire Belloc

Paperback | 1 November 2023

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"The Historic Thames," written by Hilaire Belloc, is a colorful and entertaining trip through the historical tapestry created by England's River Thames. Belloc's work is a fascinating analysis of the Thames' value as a living witness to centuries of humanity's efforts and cultural progress. Belloc analyzes the Thames in this engaging narrative, providing readers with a record of the river's essential role in creating the path for British history. The book deftly blends geological observations, legends, and historical events that have occurred along the riverbanks. Belloc's beautiful words and extensive research brings the Thames to life as a commercial waterway, a source of motivation of poets and writers, and a setting for significant disputes and political changes.

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