Originally published in 1987, this volume filled a notable gap in Scottish urban history and considers the place of Scottish towns in urban life during the 16th and 17th Centuries. The first part of the book is based on studies of individual burghs (Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Perth) drawing extensively on archival material. The second part includes a discussion of the pressure put upon the burghs by the town between 1500 and 1650, a process which contributed to the destruction of the medieval burgh and examines the burgh during the Scottish Revolution. The impact of war and plague on Scottish towns in the 1640s is also analysed and much emphasis is given to the relationship between town and country.
Edited by:
Michael Lynch Imprint: Routledge Country of Publication: United Kingdom Volume: 16 Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Weight: 520g ISBN:9781032012148 ISBN 10: 1032012145 Series:Routledge Library Editions: Scotland Pages: 274 Publication Date:13 October 2021 Audience:
College/higher education
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Primary
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Michael Lynch
Reviews for The Early Modern Town in Scotland
'... a landmark in Scottish urban history.' Robert E. Tyson, University of Aberdeen