Library — 1666
Londens Puyn-hoop, oft Godts Rechtvaerdige strasse
This book, printed in Rotterdam in 1666, contains an account of the Great Fire of London. It says the fire was God’s punishment for an English attack, in August 1666, on the town of West-Terschelling in the Netherlands. English troops had looted the town and burnt most of it to the ground. The title means 'London's ruin or God's rightful punishment'.
The fire had a significant effect on the Dutch war as it thoroughly weakened England's financial position. By 1667 there was no money to fit out the navy’s fleet adequately. English ships were laid up at Chatham on the Medway, which the Dutch attacked in a daring raid in June 1667. Several ships were destroyed and London was terrified at how close the Dutch had come. Charles II was forced to sign the Treaty of Breda in July, which finally brought a temporary peace.
- Category:
- Library
- Object ID:
- 42.39/35
- Object name:
- Londens Puyn-hoop, oft Godts Rechtvaerdige strasse
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- Production date:
- 1666
- Material:
paper, ink, leather
- Measurements/duration:
- H 192 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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