Glasgow, Volume II: 1830 to 1912

This is the second volume of a three‐part history which, when complete, will chart the development of Glasgow from the medieval period to the twenty‐first century. This volume covers the highpoint in the city’s fortunes when it became immensely wealthy through trade and industry and proudly claimed the title of “Second City of the Empire”. This was one of the main driving forces for urban change leading to boundary expansions and competitiveness with other cities South of the Border. In keeping with the first volume in this series, the editors tackle themes which they hope will help us to understand...