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18. England’s Hurricane: 10,000 Dead (Ep 1)

Journey Through Time

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The Great Storm Chronicles

This chapter examines how Defoe's book on the Great Storm captured the immediate effects of the disaster in England, alongside a discussion of contemporaneous pamphlets that shaped public narratives. It contrasts the focus on London elites with the wider national experiences of tragedy, showcasing personal stories of survival amidst collective memory.

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