Changing Identities, Ancient Roots

The History of West Dunbartonshire from Earliest Times

Häftad, Engelska, 2006

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The aim of this book is to place developments in the region of West Dunbartonshire, that is, the area covered by Clydebank, Dumbarton and the Vale of Leven running up to the southern end of Loch Lomond, in the context of the larger national - and indeed international - historical developments to which they contribute and which they may illustrate.The region concerned is a Scotland in microcosm. It contains an early Celtic capital in Dumbarton, the preferred palace and the site of the death of Robert the Bruce in Cardross, the birthplace of Tobias Smollett, key cradles of the Industrial Revolution and the home of the winners of the earliest football World Cup. It is through the prism of the region’s specificities that the development of the nation - and its social and political economy as a whole - can be seen in a very particular light.This history uses a regional basis to examine large-scale issues through specific local and regional events. It is, therefore, not simply a local history (although it will clearly have an additional local market, not otherwise likely to buy such a book). It is a substantial study of interest to academics and historians worldwide both for its contents and its method, which without being entirely pioneering is innovative. It is also accessible to interested general readers.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2006-12-20
Mått156 x 234 x 15 mm
Vikt464 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor232
FörlagEdinburgh University Press
ISBN9780748625611

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Introduction to West Dunbartonshire and the themes of book, Professor Ian Brown; Early languages and history, Dr Simon Taylor; History and political development of region, Professor Ted Cowan; Economic and modern, Professor Richard Finlay; Enlightenment, arts and literature of urban development, Professor Alan Riach; Entertainment and popular culture, Paul Maloney; Sport, its players and supporters, Bob Crampsey; Conclusion, Professor Ian Brown.

Even as a boy growing up in the Vale of Leven in the 1940s and 50s I was aware of the complex, almost contradictory culture to which I belonged. What I did not realise, because I never took the trouble to find out, was the rich historical background to the place I took so much for granted. Now I realise that West Dunbartonshire was a story waiting to be told. At last, in this volume, it has been told, and told with passion and eloquence. West Dunbartonshire should be proud of this achievement, and it should take heart from its rich and turbulent past as it navigates itself into the future.