Lost Glasgow

Lost Glasgow
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Publisher : Birlinn
Total Pages : 316
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ISBN-10 : 9780857906342
ISBN-13 : 0857906348
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Book Synopsis Lost Glasgow by : Carol Foreman

Download or read book Lost Glasgow written by Carol Foreman and published by Birlinn. This book was released on 2013-05-13 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this informative and beautifully illustrated book, Carol Foreman traces Glasgow's history through buildings which have been demolished, but which once played a central part in the life of the city. Beginning with the medieval age, she goes on to look at a massive selection of buildings right through to the 1930s. The result is a fascinating picture of how the city evolved and how major events over the centuries affected its trade, people and environment. Churches, banks, hospitals, theatres, cinemas as well as domestic buildings all feature in this illuminating journey through Glasgow's rich architectural past.


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