Restoration London: From Poverty to Pets, from Medicine to Magic, from Slang to Sex, from Wallpaper to Women's Rights
by Liza Picard
Liza Picard's Restoration London vividly captures the multifaceted life of 17th-century England, from the depths of poverty to the comforts of pets and wallpaper. It explores medicine, magic, slang, sex, and the stirrings of women's rights, offering an insightful glimpse into a dynamic historical period.
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Restoration London offers a vivid portrait of life in the city during the late 17th century, covering a wide array of everyday experiences and societal shifts.
From the stark realities of poverty to the growing affection for pets, the book delves into how Londoners navigated their world amid rapid changes.
Topics range from advancements in medicine and the allure of magic to the colorful world of slang and intimate aspects of sex.
It also examines material culture, such as the introduction of wallpaper, and broader movements toward women's rights.
Through meticulous research, Liza Picard brings to life the complexities of urban existence in this transformative era.
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