
Liverpool
The Making of the City on the Mersey
Peter Kennerley(Author)
Palatine Books (Publisher)
Published on 5. November 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-874181-69-9 (ISBN)
Description
This is the story of the most remarkable city I knowA" For Liverpool man Peter Kennerley, his home city is an endlessly fascinating place, with its rich, vibrant past and the unique character of its sons and daughters. Liverpudlians would agree with him, for they are deeply proud of their roots in the city, and countless visitors though the ages have also fallen under its spell. For those who know Liverpool well, this wonderfully readable history offers some interesting new perspectives on which to ponder. For the newcomer, the book is a superb, illuminating account, giving a real insight into just why so many people develop such an abiding love for the city. This journey through the history of the city on the Mersey starts in earliest times and goes right up until the present day, highlighting important landmarks on the way, a device which really does bring the story to life and make for a terrifically good read. Beautifully illustrated with lavish colour and a joy to own, this book will appeal to the proud Liverpudlian and the inquisitive visitor in equal measure.
This is the story of the most remarkable city I knowA" For Liverpool man Peter Kennerley, his home city is an endlessly fascinating place, with its rich, vibrant past and the unique character of its sons and daughters. Liverpudlians would agree with him, for they are deeply proud of their roots in the city, and countless visitors though the ages have also fallen under its spell. For those who know Liverpool well, this wonderfully readable history offers some interesting new perspectives on which to ponder. For the newcomer, the book is a superb, illuminating account, giving a real insight into just why so many people develop such an abiding love for the city. This journey through the history of the city on the Mersey starts in earliest times and goes right up until the present day, highlighting important landmarks on the way, a device which really does bring the story to life and make for a terrifically good read. Beautifully illustrated with lavish colour and a joy to own, this book will appeal to the proud Liverpudlian and the inquisitive visitor in equal measure.
This is the story of the most remarkable city I knowA" For Liverpool man Peter Kennerley, his home city is an endlessly fascinating place, with its rich, vibrant past and the unique character of its sons and daughters. Liverpudlians would agree with him, for they are deeply proud of their roots in the city, and countless visitors though the ages have also fallen under its spell. For those who know Liverpool well, this wonderfully readable history offers some interesting new perspectives on which to ponder. For the newcomer, the book is a superb, illuminating account, giving a real insight into just why so many people develop such an abiding love for the city. This journey through the history of the city on the Mersey starts in earliest times and goes right up until the present day, highlighting important landmarks on the way, a device which really does bring the story to life and make for a terrifically good read. Beautifully illustrated with lavish colour and a joy to own, this book will appeal to the proud Liverpudlian and the inquisitive visitor in equal measure.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Lancaster
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Carnegie Publishing Ltd
Illustrations
170 colour and black and white
Dimensions
Height: 243 mm
Width: 169 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-874181-69-9 (9781874181699)
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