The Victoria History of the County of Northampton - VI. Modern Industry

This latest volume in the history of Northamptonshire covers the history of its industry in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, including, of course, its most celebrated products: boots and shoes. Particular attention is givento the impact of industrial development upon the infrastructure, topography and environment of the county.

List of contents

Introduction
Economy and Society, 1800-2000
Industries and Trade, 1800-1970
After 1970

Summary

Dealing with the history of Northamptonshire, this volume covers the history of its industry in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, including, its most celebrated products: boots and shoes. It pays attention to the impact of industrial development upon the infrastructure, topography and environment of the county.

Product details

• Authors: Charles Insley
• Assisted by: Charles Insley (Editor)
• Publisher: Victoria County History
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 21.07.2007
• EAN: 9781904356059
• ISBN: 978-1-904356-05-9
• No. of pages: 230
• Weight: 1146 g
• Illustrations: 65 b/w, 9 line illus.
• Series: Victoria History of the Counti; Victoria County History
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches