The Great Fire of London in 1666

by Walter George Bell

September, 1666; carried by a strong east wind, in just four days Shakespeare's London would disappear forever, consumed by a towering inferno. Seventeenth century London was a scandalously populous city; scant care was given to the poor, and their dwellings were waterproofed solely by pitch. It was only a matter of time before tragedy struck, and as a result a hundred thousand were left homeless, with many more imperilled through speculation and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1533327602
• ISBN13: 9781533327604
• Release Date: May 2016
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.8" x 6.0"