A History of Liverpool (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Ramsay Muir

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267099274 ISBN 13: 9780267099276

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover how Liverpool grew from a small port into a thriving, wealth‑driven city.

This historical narrative traces the town’s early public spirit, from charitable efforts by local merchants to the creation of the Royal Infirmary on the site that later became St. George’s Hall. It shows how civic responsibility began to take root and shape the community beyond relief for the sick and needy.

The book then surveys Liverpool’s rise as a major trading hub, examining the economic forces, social networks, and political events that powered its development. It also presents a candid look at a darker chapter in the city’s history: its central role in the Atlantic slave trade, including how profits flowed and impacted the town’s fortunes and people.

• How early merchants funded public institutions and the shift toward civic responsibility.
• Liverpool’s growth as a port and its impact on regional industry and infrastructure.
• The rise and profits of the slave trade, and its place in the city’s economic story.
• Connections between commerce, politics, and urban development across the centuries.

Ideal for readers seeking a concise, documentary view of Liverpool’s formative years and its complex history as a commercial powerhouse.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267099274
• ISBN 13: 9780267099276
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 428