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The Great Fire of London: In That Apocalyptic Year, 1666

Name: The Great Fire of London: In That Apocalyptic Year, 1666
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Contributors:

Neil Hanson

Publisher:

Trade Paper Press

Binding:

Paperback

Book Category:

History

Book Subcategory:

Europe, Modern, World

Book Topic:

Great Britain, 17th Century

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Release Date:

2002-08-15

ISBN 13:

9781620458389

Weight:

1.09 lbs

Size:

9.21 x 6.14 x 0.72 inches

Pages:

322

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The Great Fire of London: In That Apocalyptic Year, 1666

This comprehensive historical account examines one of London's most devastating disasters—the Great Fire of 1666. Author Neil Hanson presents a dual perspective on the catastrophe, documenting both the human suffering and the architectural devastation that reshaped the city forever.

Historical Account of the 1666 London Fire

The book chronicles the apocalyptic events of September 1666, when fire consumed medieval London over four days. The narrative captures the scale of destruction that claimed the original St. Paul's Cathedral along with approximately 13,200 houses and 87 parish churches. Through meticulous research, Hanson reconstructs the chaos, panic, and loss experienced by London's residents as flames engulfed their city.

Dual Perspective: Human and Architectural Impact

What distinguishes this historical work is its balanced approach to documenting the disaster. The human dimension explores how ordinary Londoners faced displacement, loss of livelihood, and the struggle for survival. The architectural perspective examines the destruction of landmark buildings, including the Gothic St. Paul's Cathedral, and details how the fire permanently altered London's urban landscape.

17th Century British History

This paperback provides context for understanding 17th century London—a city of timber-framed buildings, narrow streets, and vulnerable infrastructure. The book situates the Great Fire within the broader historical context of 1666, a year already marked by plague and political tension in Stuart England.

About the Author

Neil Hanson brings extensive historical writing experience to this work. Author of "The Custom of the Sea" and thirty other books, Hanson combines rigorous historical research with accessible narrative prose. His expertise in British history and disaster narratives makes this account both scholarly and readable for general audiences interested in London history, British cultural heritage, or catastrophic historical events.

This trade paperback edition offers readers interested in European history, urban disasters, or 17th century Britain a detailed examination of how the Great Fire transformed London from a medieval city into the foundation of the modern metropolis.

About the Author
NEIL HANSON is the author of "The Custom of the Sea" (Wiley) and thirty other books under his own name and a variety of pen names. He lives in West Yorkshire, England.

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Dual Perspective: Human and Architectural Impact

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Dual Perspective: Human and Architectural Impact

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