In what ways did London become the first modern city between 1550 and 1750?

This question set will test whether you have done, understood and assimilated the reading and the other course material so far. No question should require an answer of more than 500 words, and the assessment should take you no more than three hours to complete To get a good grade here, you must answer the questions comprehensively but succinctly; that is, you must cover the important points but not waste space on irrelevancies, repetitions, or waffle. You must show that you have done and understood the reading, and listened to and understood the class material. You must take care with your writing and your presentation; I expect precise and correct English, references to sources in appropriate academic format, careful proofreading and presentation. BOOKS THAT WE HAVE TO READ FOR THE ASSIGNMENT: Jeremy Black, London: a history. A good general survey Robert Bucholz and Joseph Ward, London: 1550-1700. An excellent exploration of themes and patterns in the history of London. Leo Hollis, The Stones of London. This looks at themes in the history of London using 12 buildings as starting points. To get a grade in the B range you should Submit your work on time and in the correct format Answer the questions asked Have a clear introduction and conclusion Avoid digression, irrelevancy, and waffle Include all the most important points Organize your answers clearly and logically Support generalizations with specific evidence Show you have done and understood the relevant required reading Show that you have paid attention in class Use precise language Use correct grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation Present your work attractively To get a grade in the A range, you should also Show evidence of further reading or other research Show originality of thought or unusual depth of insight Surprise or inform me Write with elegance and flair You will get a grade in the C/D/F range if you Don’t do everything required to get a B Copy or plagiarize Here are the questions: In what ways did London become the first modern city between 1550 and 1750? How did London's physical fabric and geographical layout change between 1500-1750? How did the traumatic political events of 1640-1710 – the Civil wars, the Restoration, the Glorious Revolution – affect London’s cultural and commercial life in the long term? [Please don’t tell me what happened; describe the impact of those events.] How did the "creative industries" develop in London between 1550 and 1750? How do these developments reflect and illustrate changes in London's culture and economy?