Old St Paul's and Culture

Old St Pauls and Culture is an interdisciplinary collection of essays that explores the culture of Old St Pauls and its wider precinct in the early modern period, including the London book trade, civic ceremonies, and sermons. It demonstrates how the site and its people were situated in localised, regional, national, and transnational relationships.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 351 pages
Publication date: 03 September 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Old {URL-1}'s and Culture is a comprehensive collection of essays that delves into the rich cultural heritage of Old St. Paul's and its surrounding precinct during the early modern era. While also offering valuable insights into the medieval institution of the Cathedrals, the chapters explore various aspects of the site's significance in England's Christian history, the thriving London book trade centered around St. Paul's, the role of St. Paul's commercial indoor playhouse within the vibrant performance culture of 16th and 17th-century London, and the intricate interplay between religion and politics through events such as civic ceremonies and occasional sermons.

By organizing their essays around the theme of culture, the authors showcase how Old {URL-2} Paul's and its occupants can be situated within broader fields of representations, practices, and social networks. This approach emphasizes the interconnectedness of the site and its people with other regions, both locally and nationally, and even transnationally.

A central focus on St. Paul's goes beyond its physical location on Ludgate Hill. It encompasses the practices and representations associated with the site, which extended beyond or originated in places other than the Cathedral environs. This points to the diverse range of local, regional, national, and transnational relationships in which the precinct and its inhabitants were situated and which they contributed to.

Through their insightful analysis, the authors shed light on the multifaceted nature of Old St. Paul's and its role in shaping the cultural, social, and political landscape of early modern England. This collection serves as a valuable resource for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in exploring the rich tapestry of early modern history and culture.

Weight: 481g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030772697
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021