Author : Fiona Macdonald
Release : 2021-02-03
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 675/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Glasgow A Very Peculiar History by : Fiona Macdonald
Download or read book Glasgow A Very Peculiar History written by Fiona Macdonald. This book was released on 2021-02-03. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.