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A History of Manchester
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Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages, 120 black & white illustrations, 30 colour illustrations, 16 colour plates. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 174 x 25. Weight in Grams: 820.
Manchester has a story that is no ordinary local history. Its life has been inextricably entwined with the rise and fall of the nation's fortunes and, tono small extent, those of the British Empire. Manchester was the shock city of the early 19th century- the place where it was all happening. The radical new relationships forged there between employer and employee greatly influenced the development of Marxism, with all its consequences for the 20th century. In transport terms alone, the city led the way with the first real canal, the first real railway, the first public ... Read more
Manchester has a story that is no ordinary local history. Its life has been inextricably entwined with the rise and fall of the nation's fortunes and, tono small extent, those of the British Empire. Manchester was the shock city of the early 19th century- the place where it was all happening. The radical new relationships forged there between employer and employee greatly influenced the development of Marxism, with all its consequences for the 20th century. In transport terms alone, the city led the way with the first real canal, the first real railway, the first public ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780750967280
SKU
V9780750967280
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99-10
About Unknown
Stuart Hylton studied social sciences at Manchester University before acquiring a postgraduate qualification in town planning. He worked as a planner in the city for several years, developing a strong interest in Manchester and its rich history. One of his first tasks was to produce a history of municipal housing for the council. He has now written ten books on ... Read more
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