ISBN: 9780266044949 - Charters and Documents Relating to the Burgh of Paisley (1163-1665): And Extracts from the Records of the Town Council (1594-1620) (classic Reprint) (4 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive history of the town of Paisley, Scotland, from its earliest origins to the year 1665. The author has meticulously compiled a variety of historical documents and records to provide an in-depth look at the town's development over time. The book covers a broad range of topics, including: the town's founding by Walter Fitz Alan in the 12th century; the establishment of Paisley Abbey, and its subsequent role as a major religious and cultural center; the town's struggles during the Scottish Wars of Independence; its eventual rise as a center of industry and commerce; and its incorporation as a royal burgh in 1488. The book also includes the full text and English translation of a number of the charters, deeds, and other historical documents that the author consulted in his research. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 418 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.