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Episode 473: Neal Stephenson: Quicksilver(3)

American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time)

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Urban Reconstruction and Geopolitical Tensions in Historical London

This chapter examines the rebuilding of London post-crisis, focusing on the Royal Society's initiatives and the effects of the Anglo-Dutch war. It also addresses the tension between urban development for economic benefit and the needs of the community, alongside rising anti-Catholic sentiments and dialogues on freedom of conscience.

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