Edinburgh and Glasgow: Civic identity and rivalry 1752-1842 Helen M. Rapport 'While the Metropoli... more Edinburgh and Glasgow: Civic identity and rivalry 1752-1842 Helen M. Rapport 'While the Metropolitan City, Edinburgh, may have been the scene of a longer number of historical events than Glasgow, yet not even to Edinburgh must our city of the West give place in the claim of precedence in respect of real historical influence and essential power. Edinburgh has probably done more in recording history, and in enjoying the blessings of civilization and modern improvements; but Glasgow has made history and even been the orginator of the means of advancing civilization, and the amenities of modern life. The latter has laboured, and the former has reaped the fruits of that labour'.
Edinburgh and Glasgow: Civic identity and rivalry 1752-1842 Helen M. Rapport 'While the Metropoli... more Edinburgh and Glasgow: Civic identity and rivalry 1752-1842 Helen M. Rapport 'While the Metropolitan City, Edinburgh, may have been the scene of a longer number of historical events than Glasgow, yet not even to Edinburgh must our city of the West give place in the claim of precedence in respect of real historical influence and essential power. Edinburgh has probably done more in recording history, and in enjoying the blessings of civilization and modern improvements; but Glasgow has made history and even been the orginator of the means of advancing civilization, and the amenities of modern life. The latter has laboured, and the former has reaped the fruits of that labour'.
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