Glasgow, A Very Peculiar History explores the archaeological, social and cultural history of the eponymous city, from the earliest Pict settlers 10,000 years ago through its emergence as a nineteenth-century powerhouse of industry and struggles with poverty, unemployment and disaffection to its present-day incarnation as a hub of cutting-edge digital and start-up businesses.
Featuring black and white illustrations, witty anecdotes, incredible information, a timeline and glossary, readers of all ages will be entertained and educated.
- ISBN13 9781912904679
- Publish Date 1 September 2019
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 26 July 2022
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Salariya Book Company Ltd
- Imprint Book House
- Edition Illustrated edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 192
- Language English