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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Martin Dodge , John Ayshford , Diana Leitch , Stuart JonesPublisher: Manchester University Press Imprint: Manchester University Press ISBN: 9781526176387ISBN 10: 1526176386 Pages: 328 Publication Date: 24 September 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available, will be POD  This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon it's release. This is a print on demand item which is still yet to be released. Table of ContentsForeword Margaret and Matilda Simon Introduction The editors Part I: Cosmopolitan Manchester and the Simons 1. Context, cosmopolitanism and connectivity: The German diaspora in Manchester Margaret Littler 2. The appeal of a Buddha: Henry Simon, industrialist and philanthropist (1835–99) Janet Wolff 3. Her compass always pointed to service: The life of Emily Simon (1858–1920) Diana Leitch 4. The shy campaigner: The life of Ernest Simon, politician and social reformer (1879–1960) John Ayshford and Brendon Jones 5. A confirmed outsider: The life of Shena Simon, feminist and education campaigner (1883–1972) John Ayshford and Brendon Jones Colour plates Part II: The Simons’ contribution to society 6. Busy making good money: the development of the Simon engineering businesses Martin Dodge 7. Shena Simon: Feminism, civic patriotism, and the strength of local government Charlotte Wildman 8. Building Jerusalem: The Simons’ role in housing reform and town planning Steven V. Ward and Martin Dodge 9. Burghers and citizens: The Simons and the University of Manchester H.S. Jones and Chris Godden Conclusion The editors -- .ReviewsAuthor InformationJohn Ayshford is a Doctoral Researcher in History at the University of Manchester. Martin Dodge is a Senior Lecturer in Geography at the University of Manchester. Stuart Jones (H.S. Jones) is a Professor of Intellectual History at the University of Manchester. Diana Leitch MBE is a former Deputy University Librarian of the John Rylands University Library of Manchester. Janet Wolff is Professor Emerita in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures at the University of Manchester. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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