The city and its worlds : aspects of Aberdeen's history since 1794
"The City and its Worlds highlights Aberdeen's long-held position as 'the metropolis of northern Scotland' and contributes more generally to the urban history of Britain in the modern age." "Thirteen studies explore different aspects of the physical, socio-political and cultural expansion - and explosion - which characterised city development in the nineteenth century. In Aberdeen's case, such development may be dated from the planning of its 'great street' in 1794; and these essays were first aired at a conference held to celebrate the two hundredth anniversary of Union Street." "Aberdeen emerges from these studies in important respects as highly distinctive, in its social, economic, political and religious history as well as in its physical appearance as 'the granite city'. From the time of its marginal but significant participation in the 'industrial revolution' to its years as the capital of Britain's 'oil bonanza', while it certainly experienced the strains and divisions common to all modern conurbations, it marched to its own tune. As well as being of interest for its own sake, this story can provide revealing points of comparison for students of other major cities."--BOOK JACKET
Print Book, English, 1996
Cruithne Press, Glasgow, 1996