In the Shadow of St. Paul's Cathedral: The Churchyard That Shaped London

by Margaret Willes

Book Overview

St. Paul's Cathedral stands at the heart of London, an enduring symbol of the city. Less well known is the neighborhood at its base that hummed with life for over a thousand years, becoming a theater for debate and protest, knowledge and gossip.

For the first time Margaret Willes tells the full story of the area. She explores the dramatic religious debates at Paul's Cross, the bookshops where Shakespeare came in search of inspiration, and...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300249837
• ISBN13: 9780300249835
• Release Date: April 2022
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.4" x 9.5"