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Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker
Hazel Forsyth
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Surviving the Great Fire of London
出版Bloomsbury Publishing, 2016-08-23
主題History / Europe / Great Britain / Stuart Era (1603-1714)History / Europe / Great Britain / General
ISBN18386080879781838608088
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=0-iWDwAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋Hazel Forsyth delvesin to never-before-studied primary sources to shed light on thedramatic aftermath of the disaster and reveal the very personalstories of the people who pieced their lives together in its wake. Bydocumenting the tradesmen, from apothecaries and chandlers toshoemakers and watchmakers, Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Makertells a story of loss and resilience and illuminates how the citywe know today rose from the ashes. Beautifully illustrated withexquisite fabrics, candle snuffers and other fascinating imagesassociated with the trades of the time, we are treated to a visualfeast, an evocative reminder of life before and after the Great Fire.