Beschreibung:
Jacob F. Field has taught history at Massey University and the University of Waikato, New Zealand.
Drawing upon a mixture of qualitative and quantitative sources, this book examines the social, economic, and cultural impact of the Great Fire of 1666, arguably the greatest catastrophe to ever befall London. Putting responses to the Fire in the context of existing trends in early modern England, the book also explores the broader effects of the
Introduction: A New History of the Great Fire of London Part I 1. A Brief Account of the Great Fire 2. Rebuilding London Part II 3. Household Movement After the Great Fire 4. London's Economic Topography After the Great Fire 5. Cultural Reactions to the Great Fire. Conclusion: The Impact of the Great Fire