City and the King - Architecture and Politics in Restoration London

An insightful examination of architecture's place in early modern English culture.

About the author

Christine Stevenson is senior lecturer at the Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London.

Summary

The City of London is a jurisdiction whose relationship with the English monarchy has sometimes been turbulent. This book explores how architecture was used to renew and redefine a relationship essential to both parties in the wake of two momentous events: the restoration of the monarchy in 1660, and the Great Fire six years later.

Product details

• Authors: Christine Stevenson, Stevenson Christine
• Publisher: Yale University Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.09.2013
• EAN: 9780300190229
• ISBN: 978-0-300-19022-9
• No. of pages: 400
• Series: Studies in British Art; The Association of Human Rights Institutes series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; London, Greater London, ARCHITECTURE / History / General, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, History of Architecture, C 1600 To C 1700