The Story of Leeds (Paperback, UK ed.)

A richly illustrated history that explores every aspect of life in Leeds. This new history of Leeds covers all the main political, social and economic developments of the city: The Harrying of the North devastated the surrounding area in 1069; the Civil War saw a battle fought in the town itself; cholera and typhus epidemics raged in the nineteenth century; the building of the Middleton Railway in 1758 established the oldest railway in the world; and Richard Oastler, the Factory King, launched the campaign for the Ten Hour Bill in the Leeds Mercury. Due emphasis is given to the place of the wool textile industry, the principal industry until the twentieth century. The story is brought right up to date, as are recent changes in the townscape. An intriguing look at this great city's remarkable history.

General

Imprint:	The History Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2013
First published:	October 2013
Authors:	David Thornton
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	224
Edition:	UK ed.
ISBN-13:	978-0-7524-9957-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Local history Books > History > History of specific subjects > Local history Promotions
LSN:	0-7524-9957-2
Barcode:	9780752499574

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