The Incorporated Trades Of Edinburgh

The book titled ""The Incorporated Trades of Edinburgh: With an Introductory Chapter on the Rise and Progress of Municipal Government in Scotland"" was authored by James Colston and was published in the year 1891. The book is a comprehensive study of the various trades that were incorporated in the city of Edinburgh and the role they played in the city's municipal governance. The author provides an in-depth historical account of the rise and progress of municipal governance in Scotland, with a particular focus on Edinburgh.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an introduction to the history of municipal governance in Scotland and the role played by the various trades in the city of Edinburgh. The author provides a detailed account of the various trades that were incorporated in the city and the privileges and responsibilities that came with the incorporation. The author also provides an overview of the various guilds and societies that existed in the city and their role in the city's governance.The second part of the book focuses on the individual trades and their history in the city of Edinburgh. The author provides a detailed account of the history of each trade, their organization, and their role in the city's economy. The author also provides an overview of the various regulations and laws that governed the trades and their activities.Overall, the book provides a comprehensive account of the history of municipal governance in Scotland and the role played by the various trades in the city of Edinburgh. The book is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of Scotland and the city of Edinburgh.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.