The Making of Manchester

by Mike Fletcher

'The Making of Manchester', is the first book of the new and fascinating series by Wharncliffe Books. As part of this series, it is not intended to be a complete study of Manchester's history, but instead it is designed to be a concise history of the significant changes and times of the city through the ages. 'The Making of Manchester', is a very apt title, for Manchester has made and re-made itself through the centuries. From the Roman settlement and fort of Mancunium, to the Medieval town, made famous by the De Grelley family amongst others. It has witnessed hostile forces, during the English Civil Wars and the rising of the Jacobites. Yet Manchester changed its image come the Industrial Revolution, becoming Cottonpolis, and the centre of the canal and railway network. And yet although there was employment there was hardship too, something that was only rectified during the twentieth century. Have a transitional journey through the ages, from the Romans to the present day, as you read 'The Making of Manchester'.

144 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2003

Reviews

[valerie barrett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Learnt a lot about the city of my birth.Made me proud to be a Mancunian.

I liked this book it held my interest from the beginning. I found the history interesting although as I grew up and went to school in Manchester I already knew a lot.never the less made me feel proud. Hope my Grandchildren who all live in the surrounding areas have the advantages that this great city can give them as I am sure they will.

[Priscilla · Rating 1 out of 5]

Interesting though very narrow history of a major city, but I just couldn't get over the typos and grammos throughout the book. Someone needs to tell Mike that the past tense of the verb "to lead" is "led" not "lead." The Manchester Canal got numerous pages but Emmeline Pankhurst got two paragraphs. A fascinating history and so much left to learn about it.