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Book SynopsisThe 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.
Trade Review"A fascinating new book highlights how the relationship between the City of London and the monarchy was reflected in the architecture of the 17th century, which was the result of the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660 and the Great Fire of London six years later."—David Meara,
The Times -- David Meara * The Times *
Shortlisted for the Longman/History Today Book Prize 2014. -- History Today Book Prize * Longman *
Shortlisted for the Alice Davis Hitchcock 2014 Award sponsored by the Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain. -- Alice Davis Hitchcock Award * Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain *
Shortlisted for the 2014 William MB Berger Prize for British Art History -- William MB Berger Prize for British Art History * William MB Berger *
Shortlisted for the 2014 Authors' Club Art Book Prize -- Authors' Club Art Book Prize * Authors' Club *
Won Honorable mention for the 2016
Spiro Kostof Book Award sponsored by the Society of Architectural Historians. -- Spiro Kostoff Book Award * Society of Architectural Historians *
