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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides a thorough investigation into the history of Edinburgh's Guildry, its legal and social position, and its present-day status as an incorporation. The author begins by discussing the origins of Scottish municipal institutions, tracing the development of Guildries from their humble beginnings as religious and social organizations to their eventual transformation into powerful civic governing bodies. The book then focuses on the Guildry of Edinburgh, examining its statutes, its role in the city's governance, and its relationship with other incorporations. The author argues that the Guildry, despite its long history, is not an incorporation in the legal sense, and that its current status is based on a misunderstanding of its origins and purpose. This book is a valuable contribution to the study of Scottish municipal history, and it sheds new light on the role of the Guildry in the development of Edinburgh. 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. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332040063_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332040063
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332040063
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332040063
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