by Ian Mortimer
First published 2017
Strap in for a time-traveling tour of 17th-century England. Historian Ian Mortimer whisks you back to the bustling streets and opulent courts of the Restoration era. Immerse yourself in the rich, bawdy world of diarists, philosophers, and pleasure-seekers. Witness the city's renewal after the Great Fire, the lavish parties of the new king, and the tense religious divides. Mortimer brings this vibrant chapter of history to life with vivid details, putting you face-to-face with the very people who shaped a nation.
Genres: history, historical-fiction, travel, non-fiction
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: immersive, time-travel
368 pages · Paperback · Vintage