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This latest volume in the history of Northamptonshire covers the history of its industry in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, including, of course, its most celebrated products: boots and shoes. Particular attention is givento the impact of industrial development upon the infrastructure, topography and environment of the county.
Price: $140.00
Pages: 230
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: Victoria County History
Publication Date:
21 July 2007
Trim Size: 11.97 X 8.19 in
ISBN: 9781904356059
Format: Hardcover
BISACs:
HISTORY / Modern / General, General and world history
A worthwhile survey of economic change since 1800, and its effects on the people and the landscape of Northamptonshire.
This VCH volume with its authoritative contributors, its painstaking notes, relevant illustration, amps and index is a most important contribution to the County's history.
Will serve as an invaluable source of information and of references to follow up in further study.
Breaks new ground for VCH. Its more traditional focus upon topography [.] is convincingly superseded here by a countywide thematic and chronological survey of urban and rural development, infrastructure, industries and modern services from 1800 to the present.
For those seeking an authoritative yet accessible account of Northamptonshire's development during the last two centuries it is difficult to recommend a more comprehensive, balanced and worthy account than this.
This VCH volume with its authoritative contributors, its painstaking notes, relevant illustration, amps and index is a most important contribution to the County's history.
Will serve as an invaluable source of information and of references to follow up in further study.
Breaks new ground for VCH. Its more traditional focus upon topography [.] is convincingly superseded here by a countywide thematic and chronological survey of urban and rural development, infrastructure, industries and modern services from 1800 to the present.
For those seeking an authoritative yet accessible account of Northamptonshire's development during the last two centuries it is difficult to recommend a more comprehensive, balanced and worthy account than this.
Introduction
Economy and Society, 1800-2000
Industries and Trade, 1800-1970
After 1970
Economy and Society, 1800-2000
Industries and Trade, 1800-1970
After 1970