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The Last Day: Wrath, Ruin, and Reason in the Great Lisbon Earthquake of 1755,New
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The Lisbon Earthquake of 1755 was no runofthemill misfortuneit was a watershed moment that shook the pillars of an inveterate social order and sent reverberations throughout the Western world. Earth, water, wind, and fire all conspired to produce a hellish catastrophe that lasted for a full five days and left Lisbon thoroughly annihilated. Nicholas Shrady's unique account of this first modern disaster and its aftereffects successfully articulates the outcome of the earthquakethe eighteenthcentury equivalent of a mass media frenzy giving rise to a host of other fascinating developments, such as disaster preparedness, landmark social reform, urban planning, and the birth of seismology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Last Day' by Nicholas Shrady? A: The book discusses the Great Lisbon Earthquake of 1755, exploring its impact on society and the aftermath, including advancements in disaster preparedness and urban planning.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Last Day' have? A: The book contains 228 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'The Last Day' a new or used book? A: This product is listed as a new book.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Last Day'? A: The author of the book is Nicholas Shrady.
- Q: When was 'The Last Day' published? A: The book was published on March 31, 2009.
- Q: What historical event does the book analyze? A: The book analyzes the Great Lisbon Earthquake of 1755 and its consequences on society.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Last Day'? A: The themes include disaster management, social reform, urban planning, and developments in seismology.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of 'The Last Day'? A: Yes, this listing is for the reprint edition of 'The Last Day'.
- Q: What genre does 'The Last Day' fall under? A: The book falls under the category of historical non-fiction, specifically relating to European history.