The Story of Leicester by Siobhan Begley
The Story of Leicester traces the evolution of this remarkable city. When the Romans arrived they developed an existing settlement into Ratae, an administrative capital. During the Tudor, Stuart and Georgian periods the town lost status, but remained an important market town. Industrialisation and population growth radically changed Leicester during Victorian times and it became prosperous, its economy underpinned by the hosiery, boot and shoe and engineering industries - the basis of modern Leicester. This popular history brings the story of the city up to date and provides new insights that will delight both residents and visitors.
Siobhan Begley is an associate of the Centre for Urban History and also a teacher of English for Academic Purposes. Siobhan was an undergraduate at Leicester in the 1970s, and her interest in and love of the city dates from that time. She recently completed a PhD at the Centre for Urban History at the University of Leicester. This is Siobhan's first book.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781860776953 |
| ISBN 10 | 1860776957 |
| Title | The Story of Leicester |
| Author | Siobhan Begley |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The History Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2013-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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