Tracing the history of the historic Charterhouse in London, this book provides a fascinating look into an institution that has played a major role in British history for centuries. From its origins as a monastery to its modern-day use as a school, the Charterhouse has a rich legacy that is brought to life in this compelling work. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.