The People's Story of the Great Fire of London The Destruction of England's Capital City by Phil Carradice

It’s easy to imagine that you are right in the thick of this terrible disaster when you read this book! Phil Carradice paints a vivid picture of the terror and destruction that the fire caused, and also examines the causes and the aftermath of the event thoroughly. He also discusses the people involved, with extracts from such famous people as Samuel Pepys and John Evelyn.

The heroism of King Charles II and James, the Duke of York, shines while the Mayor Thomas Bloodworth hardly did anything because he was worried about having to pay compensation to owners of destroyed houses. He was a weak and ineffective leader. It’s fascinating to read about the royal brothers’ roles.

I received this free ebook from NetGalley in return for an honest review.