The Great Fire of London : in that apocalyptic year, 1666
Presents a narrative of the pivotal event that destroyed one of the world's great capital cities. This book depicts the heartfelt and inspiring human dramas that unfolded, drawing on firsthand accounts of aristocrats, tradesmen, and servants. It reveals the stories of many figures, including diarist Samuel Pepys, as well as Charles II.
294 pages ; 22 cm
9780471218227, 0471218227
1043487360
Glossary. Acknowledgments. Preface. 1. Repent or Burn. 2. The Hellish Design. 3. The Lodge of All Combustibles. 4. A Lake of Fire. 5. A Hideous Storm. 6. Outlandish Men. 7. A Sign of Wrath. 8. The Fires of Hell. 9. Clamor and Peril. 10. Firestorm. 11. A Dismal Desert. 12. The Fatal Contrivance. 13. The Duke of Exeter's Daughter. 14. The Triple Tree. 15. The Wastelands. 16. Dust to Dust. Notes. Bibliography. Illustration Credits. Index.