"London in Modern Times" by Unknown is a historical exploration of London between the 17th and 18th centuries. The story paints a vivid picture of London by highlighting major historical moments, like the English Civil Wars, the Plague, and the Great Fire, along with the shifts in culture, money, and building styles that shaped the city. It shows London's transformation, full of stories about courage, wrongdoings, and redemption on every street. The account looks at the Stuart monarchy, describes London's fast population growth, and looks at what caused problems during this wild time.
London in Modern Times or, Sketches of the English Metropolis during the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries.
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Step into the heart of a city experiencing war, plague, and monumental reconstruction.
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