Download or read book Manchester written by Alan J. Kidd and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A visually stunning and affordable book on Manchester, the first industrial city and arguably the first modern city. Yet, as the industrial base on which the city had depended for two centuries collapsed, the city had to take a new direction. Written by leading experts with numerous insights and unexpected stories, this profusely illustrated book on the history of Manchester is essential for an understanding of what Manchester has been and what it can become.