A History of the County of Gloucester

A History of the County of Gloucester, Volume 1, by N. M. Herbert, provides a comprehensive historical account of Gloucester from the late 7th century through the mid-1980s. This scholarly work of Great Britain history examines the evolution of a Saxon borough built upon Roman foundations. The text details significant national events, including the Domesday survey of 1085 and the pivotal siege during the English Civil War in 1643. Readers exploring Gloucestershire history will find a deep analysis of the city's transition from a royal administrative center to a bustling industrial hub.

The volume explores the diverse economic functions that sustained the region, such as ironworking, clothmaking, and river trade. It traces the development of local government, the impact of the railway era, and the growth of the Victorian docks. Organized into chronological, topical, and topographical sections, A History of the County of Gloucester, Volume 1, serves as a vital resource for historians studying the social and structural transformation of this English city.