London, as writer Henry James observed,might not be agreeable or easy, but it's certainly magnificent. This global juggernaut moves at a relentless pace that's even intimidating at times. Yet you just can't help being swept along on its vibrancy and dynamism. As a force of nature - which it is - London is irresistible.
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WHAT WILL YOUR LONDON ENCOUNTER BE？
...sampling the late-night delights of Soho (p46)
...exploring ancient cultures in the British Museum (p64)
...weighing yourself down with shopping bags in Covent Garden (p51)
...getting spicy with a curry in Whitechapel (p27)
...downing some proper beer in the Jerusalem Tavern (p118)
...separating your Picassos from your Pollocks at Tare Modern (p142)
