The Plague and the Fire by James Leasor is one of the best short histories that I have read.
In the years 1665 and 1666, the city of London, England was struck first by a terrible outbreak of Bubonic Plague followed by a horrific fire which leveled most of the city.
Using old diaries and other writings from the period, Mr. Leasor communicates effectively the conditions that led to the twin disasters and their effects on the residents of the city.
In the years 1665 and 1666, the city of London, England was struck first by a terrible outbreak of Bubonic Plague followed by a horrific fire which leveled most of the city.
Using old diaries and other writings from the period, Mr. Leasor communicates effectively the conditions that led to the twin disasters and their effects on the residents of the city.
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