The King's City: A History of London During the Restoration: The City That Transformed a Nation

by Don Jordan

Book Overview

At the heart of this activity was the King, whose return to power from exile in 1660 lit the fuse for an explosion in activity in all spheres of city life. London flourished, its wealth, vibrancy and success due to many figures famous today including Christopher Wren, Samuel Pepys, and John Dryden -- and others whom history has overlooked until now.

Throughout the quarter-century Charles was on the throne, London suffered several serious...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1681776383
• ISBN13: 9781681776385
• Release Date: February 2018
• Publisher: Pegasus Books
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.0" x 6.1" x 9.1"