Aberdeen 1800 – 2000: A New History

by W. Hamish Fraser (Editor), Clive H. Lee (Editor)

This book provides an understanding of the huge changes that have taken place in Aberdeen's economic and social structure over the past 200 years, from the age of textiles to the age of oil. It analyzes changes in work patterns, housing, education, economy, social welfare, religion, local government, leisure and culture, and discusses the effects of national and international market forces, periods of instability and high growth, and political struggles. It features many of the people who played an important part in this period of Aberdeen's history.

524 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2000

About the author

W. Hamish Fraser is Emeritus Professor of History at Strathclyde University.