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In the 19th century a vast network of docks was created for ever-larger ships, behind high, prison-like walls that kept them secret from all those who did not toil within. Sail made way for steam as goods were dispatched to every corner of the world. In the 19th century London was the world's greatest port city. In the Second World War the Port of London became Hitler's prime target. It paid a heavy price but soon recovered. Yet by the end of the 20th century the docks had been transformed into Docklands, a new financial centre.   The History of the Port of London: A Vast Emporium of Nations is the fascinating story of the rise and fall and revival of the commercial river. The only book to tell the whole story and bring it right up to date, it charts the foundation, growth and evolution of the port and explains why for centuries it has been so important to Britain's prosperity. 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The trio, memorably played by beloved actors James Coburn, George Kennedy, and Ned Glass, are convinced that Reggie has the money and try to get it from her.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   Peter comes to the rescue, but Reggie soon learns that he is not what he claimed to be. They skirt the trio, who chase them around the stylish backdrop of 1960s Paris, while Reggie keeps in touch with Hamilton Bartholomew (Walter Matthau), who claims to be a representative of the U.S. Embassy. During all this excitement, the couple find themselves falling in love.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe film is also memorable for its haunting theme by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer, which was nominated for an Academy Award.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCharade\u003c\/i\u003e is an unforgettable film that masterfully mixes suspense, comedy, dark humor, and romance. In it Grant and Hepburn display a chemistry that shows them at their best. 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