The Making of Lancaster: People, places and war 1789-1815

In the late 18th century, Lancaster experienced a rapid boom and decline, shaping the city we know today. The Making of Lancaster: People, Places & War, 1789–1815 tells the human stories of seamen, farmers, women, the poor, slavers, clergy, soldiers, politicians, and gentry, providing a window into the city's history during a time of significant growth and change.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 170 pages
Publication date: 12 August 2021
Publisher: Carnegie Publishing Ltd

Lancaster, a city nestled towards the end of the eighteenth century, stood poised on the precipice of a transformative era. As Britain grappled with one of the most turbulent, harrowing, and pivotal periods in its history, Lancaster witnessed a remarkable surge of prosperity, followed by an equally swift descent that shaped the prosperous, ancient, and captivating place we recognize today. However, the true essence of history lies not solely in the events themselves but in the individuals who orchestrated them and the communities they impacted. It is through these human stories that The Making of Lancaster: People, Places & War, 1789–1815 comes to life, weaving together the narratives of seamen, farmers, women, the impoverished, enslaved, clergy, soldiers, politicians, and gentry to paint a captivating portrait of the city. By delving into the experiences of their forebears, present-day Lancastrians gain a unique window into their city during a period of profound growth and change, evidence of which still permeates the city's buildings and streets. This revised edition, enriched with additional photographs and information, particularly focused on slavery, is poised to captivate readers just as its predecessor did.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781910837344
Edition number: 2 New edition