Cupar: The History of a Small Scottish Town

The core of this book, adapted from Paula Martin's doctoral research, gives a densely detailed portrait of a town that acted as a centre for marketing goods, especially linen, which in turn facilitated the growth of financial and legal services. Dr Martin's expertise lies in the century or...

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Published inUrban History Vol. 35; no. 1; pp. 163 - 165
Main Author Stewart, Laura A.M.
Format Book Review
LanguageEnglish
Published Cambridge Cambridge University Press 01.05.2008
Subjects
History
Nonfiction
Reviews of books
Towns
Scotland
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Summary:The core of this book, adapted from Paula Martin's doctoral research, gives a densely detailed portrait of a town that acted as a centre for marketing goods, especially linen, which in turn facilitated the growth of financial and legal services. Dr Martin's expertise lies in the century or so from the Union to the end of the Napoleonic Wars, but the book has a broad chronological span that suggests scope for comparisons over time.
ISSN:0963-9268
1469-8706
DOI:10.1017/S096392680700524X