Lincoln, Margarette

London and the Seventeenth Century: The Making of the World's Greatest City

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ISBN 13:: 9780300264746
author:: Lincoln, Margarette
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Yale University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 392
Dimensions:: 19.6 x 13 x 3.6 centimetres (0.2
Genre:: History, Social History, Geschichte,
Condition:: New
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London and the 17th Century: The Making of the World's Greatest City The seventeenth century was a time of great change and upheaval in Britain, and London was at the heart of it all. In this comprehensive history, Margarette Lincoln brings to life the city and its people, exploring the impact of national events on an ever-growing citizenry. From the Gunpowder Plot to the Great Fire, and from the Restoration to the Glorious Revolution, Lincoln charts the complex web of tensions and ambitions that shaped the city. Through the lives of ordinary Londoners, as well as the remarkable figures of the period, including Shakespeare and Newton, Lincoln reveals the untold stories of a city poised to become a great maritime power. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the period, she brings the city to life, evoking the pageantry, spectacle, and enterprise that defined London during this momentous time. By examining the intersection of politics, religion, and commerce, Lincoln sheds new light on the making of the world's greatest city. This is a fascinating and absorbing account that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of Britain and the development of its capital.

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