‘After-Birth-Inscriptions’:1 Historical Disputes and the Great Fire of London — Peter Hinds

This chapter discusses the close association of Catholics with fire and the firing of cities.

Type:: Book Chapter
Author:: Peter Hinds
Published:: 2010
Publisher:: British Academy

This chapter discusses the close association of Catholics with fire and the firing of cities. It looks particularly at the resonant memory of the 1666 Great Fire. The chapter considers the Monument that was erected to commemorate this disaster, and also studies the controversial inscriptions that were added to its base by London's Common Council in 1681.

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What is "‘After-Birth-Inscriptions’:1 Historical Disputes and the Great Fire of London" about?: This chapter discusses the close association of Catholics with fire and the firing of cities.
Who wrote "‘After-Birth-Inscriptions’:1 Historical Disputes and the Great Fire of London"?: Peter Hinds