Sir Christopher Wren: His Family and His Times With Original Letters and a Discourse on Architecture Hitherto Unpublished. 1585-1723.

"Sir Christopher Wren: His Family and His Times" by Lucy Phillimore is a historical biography that explores the life and world of the famous architect, Sir Christopher Wren, focusing on his family background and the times he lived in, offering readers a look into the challenges of piecing together his story from limited sources, while aiming to provide a complete picture of Wren's life, starting with his family history and the influence of his father, Matthew Wren, setting the stage for understanding Wren's architectural achievements within the context of major historical events and personal relationships.