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The King's City: A History of London During the Restoration; The City That Transformed a Nation
By Jordan, Don
- ISBN
- 9781681776385 9781681777023
- Publisher
- Pegasus
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Reviewed on January 1, 2018 | Social Sciences
In the final book in a trilogy covering the reign of Charles II (1630–85), historian Jordan (White Cargo) examines the highs and lows that powered 17th-century London to become an influential city of modernity. While the Restoration period featured horrific events such as the plague and the Great Fire of London, the king's return to the city encouraged tremendous advances in the arts and sciences, revitalizing London and sparking transformation...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
