Isbn: 9781331401346 - london, vol. 2 of 2: historical and social (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into London's underbelly during the reign of the Stuarts. The author takes readers through the catastrophic events that shaped London, from the plague that killed an estimated 100,000 to the Great Fire that destroyed 13,200 homes. Alongside these tragedies, this book explores London's restoration and rebuilding, particularly through the ingenious architectural designs of Sir Christopher Wren. With his creation of St. Paul's Cathedral and dozens of other London churches, Wren's vision and labor laid the foundation for a new era in the city's history. This book is a thoroughly researched and engaging account of London's transformation and the people who shaped its destiny. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …