A Sketch of the Rise and Progress of the Trades' House of Glasgow (Classic Reprint): Its Constitution, Funds, and Bye-Laws: Its Constitution, Funds, and Bye-Laws (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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This book chronicles the formation and early years of the Trades House of Glasgow, one of Scotland's most influential merchant guilds. The author traces the guild's origins in the city's burghal community, following its development from a group of independent craft and merchant associations into a powerful civic institution. The work examines the guild's role in the city's economy and politics, exploring its struggles with the local aristocracy and religious authorities, as well as its enduring legacy as a symbol of Glasgow's commercial and cultural identity. Ultimately, the book offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and economic history of a major Scottish city during a period of immense upheaval and transformation.

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