Muir's History of Liverpool is one of the classic histories of the city. This book tells the history of Liverpool in a lucid, captivating and forthright manner. By resisting the temptation to become ensnared by the minutiae of historical detail, Muir ensures that his narrative never flags as he traces the story of the rise of Liverpool from its obscure origins as a tiny hamlet of little of no significance to its status as a great international trading port and city. It is a fascinating and at times even a thrilling tale. The chapters consider Liverpool's development by historical period, and...
Muir's History of Liverpool is one of the classic histories of the city. This book tells the history of Liverpool in a lucid, captivating and forthrig...
The introduction of the National Government in 1931 came about due to the Wall Street Crash leading to a British Government run by members of all parties, more commonly known as a coalition government today. With public opinion split on how to deal with the financial crisis, this was initially seen as a positive step by many, but for many, the national government was not the ideal solution. Ramsay Muir was one such ex-supporter and originally published in 1936, his study aims to provide a timeline of the events happening before, during and after the original national government and how...
The introduction of the National Government in 1931 came about due to the Wall Street Crash leading to a British Government run by members of all p...