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"The Plague War of 1666 and the Great Fire of London" Author: [UK] Rebecca Riddell Zhejiang Literature and Art Publishing House
"The Plague War of 1666 and the Great Fire of London" Author: [UK] Rebecca Riddell Zhejiang Literature and Art Publishing House
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Introduction · · · · · ·
Why is 1666 a watershed in British history?
How did England emerge from darkness and despair more than three hundred years ago?
Look back to the beginnings of modern London and recreate major turning points in British history
★Amazon recommends "Annual Historical Reading", 4.5-star high rating
★The Guardian, The Times, Publishers Weekly, BBC History Magazine - highly recommended
★A major work by Rebecca Riddell, a leading British researcher on London history
★ A thrilling record of disasters, a tragic resonance in human history
【Content Introduction】
1666 was a watershed year in British history. The outbreak of plague, the defeat of the Second Dutch War, and a severe fire in London all had a devastating impact on the country.
Historian Rebecca Riddell focuses on these major historical events and the context in which they took place. Through the study of little-known original archives and through the perspectives of extraordinary historical figures, she pierces the historical fog of that unprecedented period of terror and turning point, providing a new perspective for interpreting British history in 1666.
Although this momentous year was centered on destruction and failure, 1666 also saw incredible advances in science and art. It was the year that Newton discovered gravity, the London Gazette was founded, John Milton completed Paradise Lost, and a young architect named Christopher Wren came up with a brilliant vision for a new London—a “stone phoenix” rising from the scorched earth of the old city.
With its unique style, "1666" shows readers how a city and country standing at the crossroads of modernization completed the great reconstruction and turning point in history.
About the Author
Rebecca Rideal (1983- ) is a British writer, historian and former producer. She has conducted research on the history of London in the 17th century and obtained a doctorate from University College London. She has served as a tutor at University College London, Bath Spa University and Oxford University, and founded the magazine "History Sky". Before becoming a full-time historian, she worked in the field of television production for nearly ten years, developing and producing a large number of documentaries, including "Bloody Tower of London", "British Explorer's Guide", "Jack the Ripper" and "Escape from the Nazi Death Camps". Her documentary "The Origin of Life" (voiced by the famous BBC host David Attenborough) has won three Emmy Awards, and "Flying Behemoth" has won the British Academy of Film Awards.
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