This introduction to the history of Scottish towns offers the local historian detailed research guidelines on every aspect of urban history, and for anyone interested in the heritage of Scottish towns, it provides an informative account of the forces and conflicts that have given shape to Scottish towns today. The book focuses on key themes in urban history including local government, architectural styles of public and private buildings, town planning, commerce, transport and the mapping of towns. Suggestions for research ideas and sources are also included.
- ISBN10 0713464976
- ISBN13 9780713464979
- Publish Date 5 May 1992
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 12 July 2000
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Pavilion Books
- Imprint Batsford Ltd
- Format Paperback (UK Trade)
- Pages 224
- Language English