In five pages this paper examines early London's history and such key players as the Romans, the Vikings, the Normans and the Saxons.
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The early history of London is one of its most fascinating features. Indeed, Londons contemporary status as the capital of Great Britain and as one of
the greatest cultural centers on earth could be said to be tied directly to this early history. It is a history replete with tales of Romans, Saxons, Vikings, and
Normans. Londons history is extensive. Unfortunately, not much is known about this history prior to A.D. 61. We do
know that Celtic Settlements developed in the area prior to 55 B.C. These peoples lived a subsistence lifestyle, largely isolated from the rest of Europe. Between 55 B.C. and
54 B.C., however, Julius Caesar would make his arrival into Britannia. While Caesar intended to systematically invade and conquer the entire civilization of Europe as far as the Baltic
and Dnieper, he became distracted by middle age and true to his nature indulged his every whim (Wells, 1931, 469). One of the most disastrous of these indulgences was
Cleopatra (Wells, 1931, 469). Her influence over him was tremendous and became greatly resented by those that would ultimately be responsible for his death (Wells, 1931, 469). In
effect, Caesar was consumed with one goal: to satisfy the desires and urges of Caesar. Wells (1931, 470) reports that he had no higher goal than his own:
"advancement to power and all the personal glory and indulgence that power makes possible".
Caesars entry into Britain would be the beginning, however, of an extensive Roman influence.