London in the Time of the Stuarts

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Besant, Walter, 1836-1901

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"London in the Time of the Stuarts" by Sir Walter Besant is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the political and social evolution of London during the 17th century, particularly under the reigns of the Stuart kings, and includes an exploration of the city's role in significant national events such as the Civil War and the Great Fire. It delves into the intricacies of how London's populace responded to the political turbulence of the time. The opening of the work sets the stage by discussing the immense historical material available for studying London during the Stuart era, highlighting the city's political significance during this time. Besant outlines his aim to document the impressions and experiences of Londoners, detailing events like the repeated visitations of the Plague and the Great Fire of 1666. He indicates a systematic examination of how these disasters, along with political revolutions, shaped the city's character and governance, all while emphasizing the essential interplay between the city's local actions and the broader national drama unfolding in England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Stuart sovereigns: James I. Charles I. The City and the civil war. The Commonwealth. The Restoration. The reign. James II. William III. Queen Anne

Religion, government, and trade: Religion. The Church and dissent. Superstitions. Sanctuary. City government and usages. Trade. Irish estates

The great Plague and Fire: The Plague. Plague and medicine. Aspect of the City before the Fire. The Fire of London. Contemporary evidence. London after the Fire

Manners and customs: Food and drink. Dress and manners. Weddings and funerals. Places of resort. Theatre and art. Sports and amusements. Coaches. Punishment and crime. Public morality. General notes

Appendices: The Court. List of London clergy ejected. Almshouses. Composition of the Lords and Commons. Enlargement of the streets. The new buildings of London. Gardens.

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow, Robert Tonsing, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-06-19