A Topographical, Statistical, and Historical Account of the Borough of Preston,

Lingua: inglese

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018

0282672184 / 9780282672188

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Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating journey through the history of Preston, a town in Lancashire, England, and its evolution from ancient times to the early 19th century. The author meticulously chronicles the town's origins, tracing its roots to the Phoenicians and its subsequent development under Roman, Saxon, and Norman rule. The book delves into the town's social fabric, exploring the character of its inhabitants and the rise of its guilds, particularly the significant Guild Merchant, which played a central role in the town's economic and cultural life. The author weaves a compelling narrative by examining the town's changing political landscape, from the tumultuous rebellions of the 17th and 18th centuries to the development of local government and law courts. The text reveals the town's strategic importance during periods of conflict, particularly during the English Civil War and the Jacobite rebellions, and examines the town's resilience in the face of hardship. A key theme explored is the town's economic growth, especially the emergence of the cotton industry in the late 18th century, which transformed Preston into a thriving center of commerce and industry. By providing a detailed account of Preston's transformation, the book illuminates the broader societal and industrial shifts that shaped England during this period, offering a valuable glimpse into the growth and development of a provincial town. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…

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Titolo
A Topographical, Statistical, and Historical Account of the Borough of Preston,
Autore
Marmaduke Tulket
Editore
Forgotten Books
Anno di pubblicazione
2018
Condizione
New
Tipo di libro
print-on-demand item
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Paperback
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 10
0282672184
ISBN 13
9780282672188
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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