商品簡介
This colorful history of the Ancoats area of the northern British city, Manchester, explores the industrial heritage of the region, examining the evolution of industrial use and practice from the nineteenth century to the present. Chapters discuss the development of canals and factories, unique developments in worker's housing and city planning, the development of social service and charity programs, and the post-industrial decline, and current uses, of this industrial center. The book includes numerous artistic full-color photographs throughout as well as technical drawings, maps, and reproductions of historical documents and artifacts. Distributed in North America by The David Brown Book Co. Annotation c2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
