Richard Rodger

I am an urban historian – so I am interested in why, where and when towns and cities developed and what factors determined their distinctive character. These themes are central to my prize-winning book, The Transformation of Edinburgh: Land Property and Trust (Cambridge University Press) and to my other publications.

I was Series Editor for "Historical Urban Studies" (Ashgate Publishing - 35 books) and Editor of Urban History published by Cambridge University Press. Currently I am Emeritus Professor of Economic and Social History at Edinburgh University and Visiting Professor of Urban History at Leicester University.

When not researching and writing about cities I enjoy walking long distance paths, and keeping in touch with friends and former students.