Social History

BIC code: HBXD
See also: History & Archaeology

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  • Cover scan of The Hurricane Port
    The Hurricane Port: A Social History Of Liverpool
    Andrew Lees - Hardback - Mainstream
    In this work, Andrew Lees reveals how Liverpools pre-eminence in the slave trade left an indelible scar on the psychogeography of the city. He also explores the roots of the citys contrary nature, its rebelliousness and its hedonism, as well as some of the recent hurricanes that have battered the city.
  • Cover scan of A History of Everyday Life in Scotland 1800-1900
    A History Of Everyday Life In Scotland, 1800 To 1900
    - Hardback - Edinburgh University Press
    The 19th century was a period of profound change in Scottish history. This book demonstrates how everyday routines and behaviours can open a window into the social, economic and cultural lives in ordinary Scots. The text is enhanced by illustrations and it presents a different way of looking at Scotland's past.
  • Cover scan of A History Of Everyday Life In Scotland, 1800 To 1900
    A History Of Everyday Life In Scotland, 1800 To 1900
    - Paperback - Edinburgh University Press
    The 19th century was a period of profound change in Scottish history. This book demonstrates how everyday routines and behaviours can open a window into the social, economic and cultural lives in ordinary Scots. The text is enhanced by illustrations and it presents a different way of looking at Scotland's past.
  • Cover scan of A History Of Everyday Life In Scotland, 1600 To 1800
    A History Of Everyday Life In Scotland, 1600 To 1800
    - Hardback - Edinburgh University Press
    This volume explores the ordinary daily routines, behaviour, experiences and beliefs of the Scottish people during a period of immense political, social and economic change.
  • Cover scan of A History of Everyday Life in Scotland
    A History Of Everyday Life In Twentieth Century Scotland
    - Hardback - Edinburgh University Press
    Leading cultural historians examine how the daily activities of the Scottish people reflected a constant re-construction of culture, religion, ideology and identity between 1900 and 2000.
  • Cover scan of Hiort
    Hiort: Far Na Laigh A' Ghrian
    Calum MacFhearghuis - Paperback - Acair
    The author provides a Gaelic version of his work for readers to understand the heritage and culture of this remote settlement off the northwest coast of Scotland.
  • Cover scan of Highland Folk Ways
    Highland Folk Ways
    I. F. Grant - Paperback - Birlinn
    This is the classic book on the ancient customs, crafts & techniques of the Scottish Highlands. Clothes, cooking utensils, weapons, food & the implements for fishing, farming & building are all meticulously depicted and placed in historical context.

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