Manchester The Hidden History - Couverture souple

Nevell, Mike

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0752447041 ISBN 13 : 9780752447049

Editeur : The History Press, 2008

Synopsis

In the first book to deal with the history of Manchester from its Roman foundations to the era of the Industrial revolution, Dr Michael Nevell uses the results of nearly ten years of archaeological excavation to illuminate the fascinating changes that this great city has gone through over the last millennium. Including never before published photographs and plans, and dealing with archaeology both below ground and still standing buildings, particular attention is paid to the eighteenth and nineteenth century industrial growth which brought profound changes to the city and its surrounding environment, and made Manchester Britain’s first industrial city.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

In the first book to deal with the history of Manchester from its Roman foundations to the era of the Industrial revolution, Dr Michael Nevell uses the results of nearly ten years of archaeological excavation to illuminate the fascinating changes that this great city has gone through over the last millennium. Including never before published photographs and plans, and dealing with archaeology both below ground and still standing buildings, particular attention is paid to the eighteenth and nineteenth century industrial growth which brought profound changes to the city and its surrounding environment, and made Manchester Britains first industrial city.

Biographie de l'auteur

Michael Nevell is the Director of the University of Manchester Archaeological Unit, a council member for the Association for Industrial Archaeology and Chairman of the Council for British Archaeology North West Industrial Archaeology Panel. He has 25 years of experience in field archaeology with a special interest in standing buildings and monuments.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: The History Press
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0752447041
• ISBN 13: 9780752447049
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 200
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible