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A View Of The City Of Glasgow: Or An Account Of Its Origin, Rise And Progress (1830)

A View Of The City Of Glasgow: Or An Account Of Its Origin, Rise And Progress (1830)

McUre, John

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19th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral Architecture

ISBN10: 1120134625
ISBN13: 9781120134622
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 400
Weight: 1.17
Height: 0.82 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A View of the City of Glasgow is a historical book written by John McUre and originally published in 1830. The book provides a comprehensive account of the origin, rise, and progress of the Scottish city of Glasgow, from its earliest days as a small settlement to its emergence as a major commercial and industrial center. McUre's book covers a wide range of topics related to the city's development, including its geography, topography, and climate, as well as its political, social, and economic history. He describes the city's early growth as a trading center, its role in the Scottish Wars of Independence, and its transformation into a major center of the textile industry in the 18th and 19th centuries. The book also provides detailed descriptions of many of the city's notable landmarks, including its churches, public buildings, and bridges. McUre includes numerous illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the city's layout and architecture. Overall, A View of the City of Glasgow is an important historical document that provides a fascinating glimpse into the development of one of Scotland's most important cities. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish history, urban development, or the social and economic history of the British Isles.With A More Particular Description Thereof Than Has Hitherto Been Known.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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