The Plagues of London by Stephen Porter
As Englands biggest city and an international seaport, London was especially vulnerable and suffered periodic epidemics, some of which killed at least one-fifth of its population and brought normal life to a virtual standstill.
Porter, Stephen: - Stephen Porter is an acknowledged expert on London's history. His other books include The Great Plague ('An excellent introduction' Sunday Telegraph), London: A History in Paintings & Illustrations ('Glorious... brings London vividly to life' Simon Jenkins) & Pepys's London ('A compelling, lively account' BBC History Magazine). He is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and of the Royal Historical Society. After twenty-five years living in the capital he now lives in Stratford-Upon-Avon.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780752445960 |
| ISBN 10 | 0752445960 |
| Title | The Plagues of London |
| Author | Stephen Porter |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The History Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2008-03-28 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
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