London: A Short History of the Greatest City, Prof. Robert Bucholz, (24 Lectures / 30 Minutes Per Lecture / 2x DVD - The Great Courses)
In London: A Short History of the Greatest City, Professor Robert Bucholz takes you on a sweeping chronological journey through two millennia of urban evolution. The course begins with the Roman founding of Londinium in 43 C.E. and meticulously tracks how a muddy outpost transformed into the financial and cultural heartbeat of the British Empire. Rather than focusing solely on kings and queens, Bucholz brings the city to life by exploring its physical growth—from the medieval "Square Mile" to the sprawling Victorian metropolis—and the resilience of its people through transformative disasters like the Black Death, the Great Fire of 1666, and the Blitz.
What sets this course apart is its "boots on the ground" perspective. Bucholz utilizes diaries, maps, and period literature to lead virtual "walking tours" through different eras, allowing you to experience the sights, sounds (and even smells) of historical London. You’ll witness the rise of the West End, the development of the iconic Underground, and the city's modern rebirth following World War II. It is an essential guide for anyone who wants to understand how London’s unique character was forged by centuries of immigration, trade, and social upheaval.
 
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