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Informationen zum Autor Ian Brown is Emeritus Professor in Drama at Kingston University and Honorary Senior Research Fellow in Scottish Literature at Glasgow University. He is the General Editor of The Edinburgh History of Scottish Literature (EUP: 2007) and widely published on aspects of theatre and literature. He is also a playwright and poet. Klappentext The history of West Dunbartonshire (the area covered by Clydebank, Dumbarton, and the Vale of Leven running up to the southern end of Loch Lomond) is placed in the context of larger national and international historical developments. The region is a microcosm of Scotland, containing an early Celtic capital, the birthplace of Tobias Smollett, key cradles of the Industrial Revolution, and the home of the winners of the earliest World Cup. Zusammenfassung This history uses a regional basis to examine large-scale issues through specific local and regional events. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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.
