Isbn: 9780282736231 - The Weavers' Craft (classic Reprint): Being a History of the Weavers' Incorporation of Dunfermline; with Word Pictures of the Passing Times: Being a ... of the Passing Times (classic Reprint) (3 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book details the history of the Weavers Craft in Dunfermline, a Scottish town which made significant contributions to the production and sale of textiles, and places it within the broader context of social change and the formation of early guilds and craft organizations in medieval Scotland. The author draws on detailed historical records to illustrate the lives of ordinary people in the past and sheds light on the complex relationship between workers, sellers, and lawmakers during a period of great economic, social, and political change. The book examines the evolution of the industry, the formation of trade rules and regulations, working conditions, and the challenges and triumphs of the weavers during a transformative time. The insights provided in this book are indispensable for anyone interested in the history of the textile industry, the development of guilds, or the lives of ordinary people in medieval Scotland. 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.…