The Great Fire of London: An Illustrated History of the Great Fire of 1666

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Using original architectural drawings from The National Archives brought to life by stunning artwork by Josie Shenoy, discover the rich heritage of some of London's most iconic buildings. Ideal for homework and school projects - the Great Fire of London is now a compulsory National Curriculum topic for history at Key Stage 2. spine bumped, illustrated, folding plates, advertisement leaves, top edge red, ownership signature front free endpaper, a nice copy. xii 387pp +ads3 folding plates 25 plates on shiny paper rough cut no foxing green cloth with insetred emblem gilt title slight fade to spine very nice book. Colourful illustrations on every page help bring history to life, along with maps and photographs of historical evidence and simple informative text.With stunning illustrations, captivating storytelling and a treasure trove of historical fact, this books is an absolute essential for classrooms covering this topic. Paul’s – the author goes deeper into the stories of many caught up in this catastrophic occurrence, revealing a more human side to those affected by the fire that is often overlooked. An elegant horizon of historic masterpieces mixed with sleek modern skyscrapers, the familiar London skyline seems to change every year.

Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, this book is for children who can read fluently but are still building their confidence.He did an Art Foundation degree at Oxford Brookes University and then moved to Bristol to study Illustration at the University of the West of England, where he specialised in Print. The Great Fire of London is a hauntingly beautiful visual re-telling of one of the most well-known disasters in the city’s history.