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Burgess, Merchant and Priest: The Medieval Scottish Town
Burgess Merchant and Priest The Medieval Scottish Town Author:Derek Hall Scotland's towns are almost unique in Western Europe. They do not derive from Roman models but grew from planned medieval burghs. The first of these were founded by David I in the twelfth century and includes towns like Perth, Aberdeen, Elgin, Edinburgh, and Glasgow. This is the first popular synthesis to be attempted of what life was like in th... more »ese new communities-not simply with regard to houses, clothes, and lifestyles but also in relation to the religious houses that played such an important part in their lives, the hospitals that treated the sick, and the industries and trade that provided their life blood. Extensive use of reconstruction illustration and photographs combine to create a vivid picture of the bustling and wealth of the original new towns.« less