The King's City
London under Charles II: A city that transformed a nation – and created modern Britain
$60.17
- Hardcover
544 pages
- Release Date
11 July 2017
Summary
During the reign of Charles II, London was a city in flux. After years of civil war and political turmoil, England’s capital became the centre for major advances in the sciences, the theatre, architecture, trade and ship-building that paved the way for the creation of the British Empire.
At the heart of this activity was the King, whose return to power from exile in 1660 lit the fuse for an explosion in activity in all spheres of city life. London flourished, its wealth, vibrancy and …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781408707296 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1408707292 |
| Author: | Don Jordan |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Little, Brown |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 544 |
| Release Date: | 11 July 2017 |
| Weight: | 872g |
| Dimensions: | 46mm x 162mm x 236mm |
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Critics Review
The cruelty and magnificence of Restoration London provides endless fascination … there’s much to delight in this volume.
Praise for THE KING’S REVENGE: Jordan and Walsh provide a thoroughly entertaining account of these extraordinary events … a vivid and consuming piece of historical narrative. - Sunday Times
Praise for THE KING’S REVENGE: A fast-paced, lively work. - BBC History MagazinePraise for THE KING’S REVENGE: In this beautifully detailed and seamlessly written book Jordan and Walsh shine a new light on Charles II … their energetic and masterful account makes for a Restoration romp worth reading. - Sunday ExpressPraise for THE KING’S REVENGE: This is a terrific read - SpectatorDon Jordan
Don Jordan is a writer and film maker, most recently known for a series of history books co-written with Michael Walsh. Among them are White Cargo, acclaimed by Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison as ‘an extraordinary book’, The King’s Revenge and The King’s Bed, the latter two published by Little, Brown.
Jordan’s work has won several awards, including two Blue Ribbons at the New York Film and Television Festival. He is the co-writer and co-producer of the multi-award winning feature film Love is the Devil, based on the life of the painter Francis Bacon, staring Derek Jacobi and Daniel Craig.
Born in Northern Ireland, Don has lived in England for more than thirty years, most of that time in London, and is married to Eithne, a hospital doctor.
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