Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham by Thomas T. Harman and Walter Showell
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"Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham" by Thomas T. Harman and Walter Showell is a comprehensive historical and reference guide compiled in the late 19th century. This work offers an extensive account of Birmingham's past and present, detailing its public buildings, local institutions, notable figures, and various historical events, effectively chronicling the city's development over centuries. The beginning of "Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham" sets the scene for a rich exploration of the city’s history.
The text opens with a brief annotation about the absence of historical records prior to the seventh century, followed by references to significant events and changes throughout Birmingham’s timeline. The authors introduce the evolving aspects of the town from the Norman Conquest through various periods, emphasizing important figures, economic activities, and societal developments that shaped Birmingham. This opening portion emphasizes the depth of local history and the meticulous nature of the dictionary's compilation, indicating its value for readers interested in local history, genealogy, and cultural studies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Harman, Thomas T. |
|---|---|
| Author | Showell, Walter, 1836?-1901 |
| Title |
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham A History and Guide, Arranged Alphabetically |
| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Carol David and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Birmingham (England) -- History -- Dictionaries |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 14472 |
| Release Date | Dec 26, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2466 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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