Phoenix
''A tour de force of biography, history, politics, philosophy and experimental science'' ECONOMIST
The remarkable and inspiring story of how London was transformed after the Great Fire of 1666 into the most powerful city in the world, and the men who were responsible for that achievement.
''Wonderfully rich and informative ... a rare achievement'' Tom Holland
''Fascinating'' Lucy Moore
''An ingeniou...
''A tour de force of biography, history, politics, philosophy and experimental science'' ECONOMIST
The remarkable and inspiring story of how London was transformed after the Great Fire of 1666 into the most powerful city in the world, and the men who were responsible for that achievement.
''Wonderfully rich and informative ... a rare achievement'' Tom Holland
''Fascinating'' Lucy Moore
''An ingeniou...
