Glasgow

Mapping the City

New Hardback Illustrated

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Chosen for the insight they offer into different aspects of Glasgow’s history, the 70 maps discussed in this volume trace the city’s development from a linear settlement in 1596 to Scotland’s largest city. Covering aspects such as the layout of new housing, the building of military barracks and railways, and the provision of green spaces, the maps reflect the concerns of their time as well as changes in technology and the population.

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