Carnegie Publishing Ltd Origins of Manchester: from Roman conquest to industrial revolution

This fascinating book, by a leading historian of the city, tells Manchesters story from the Romans to the first steam-powered factories, showing how the centuries before the Industrial Revolution formed the foundation for the citys later greatness. The Origins of Manchester is highly readable, scholarly, well illustrated and wide-ranging. It is certain to appeal to anyone with an interest in this great city. Autorid: Alan Kidd