London, one of the most visited cities in the world, is also one of the most varied from an architectural point of view. Since its reconstruction after the Great Fire of 1666, in which a third of the city was destroyed, London has become a great commercial, financial and cultural center. How to read London is made up of a series of chapters that go through the different architectural styles, each of which presents both its most emblematic buildings and other lesser-known but equally significant examples. From the Georgian design of Spencer House to the impressive steel and glass building of The Shard, this book reveals the incomparable architectural history of London. It's time to walk the sidewalks of the city hand in hand with this essential guide, and let yourself be seduced by this cosmopolitan city.