The Mercenary River
Private Greed, Public Good: A History of London's Water
Book • 2022
The Mercenary River offers a detailed and engaging narrative of London's water supply history, from medieval times to the present day.
It highlights the ongoing struggle between private enterprise and public good, weaving together social, scientific, and engineering history to create a fascinating tale of greed, altruism, and the evolution of one of the world's greatest cities.
It highlights the ongoing struggle between private enterprise and public good, weaving together social, scientific, and engineering history to create a fascinating tale of greed, altruism, and the evolution of one of the world's greatest cities.
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