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Name: The fire of London
Author: Rupert Matthews

Presents a historical, partly fictional, account of the Great Fire of London in 1666, describing the origins, fire fighting methods, effects on people, and rebuilding efforts. Contrasts London then and the city now in the areas of population, housing and world trade.

First publish date: 1988

Authors: Rupert Matthews

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