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Item Details
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BIRMINGHAM
A HISTORY OF THE CITY AND ITS PEOPLE |
| By: |
Malcolm Dick |
| Format: |
Hardback |
| List price:
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£11.95 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0709302541 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780709302544 |
| Publisher: |
BIRMINGHAM LIBRARY SERVICES |
| Pages: |
48 |
| Description: |
Containing 20 chapters covering 10 centuries, this book presents the history of Birmingham. It is a useful project book for children in Key Stages 2 and 3. It includes time chart, population graphics, further research guide; anecdotes about history-making people. It shows the connections between the past and modern-day Birmingham. |
| Synopsis: |
With 20 fact filled chapters covering 10 centuries, "Birmingham: A History of the City and Its People" is the first large-format full-colour history of Birmingham. An easy to use layout and beautifully detailed pictures make the publication an ideal project book for children in Key Stages 2 and 3 but it will be equally enjoyable for adults looking for a clear, accessible, fact-filled read. This features include: time chart, population graphics, further research guide; fascinating anecdotes about history-making people; shows the connections between the past and modern-day Birmingham; the growth of the city from its market beginnings; the development of industry - guns, pens, jewellery, chocolate, cars; the contribution of women, thinkers and workers; the settlement of diverse peoples, national and international; and looking forward to Birmingham's future as the UK's second city. |
| Illustrations: |
almost 100 illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Birmingham City Council Department of Leisure & Co |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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