{"title":"Maggie Craig","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaggie Craig is a renowned Scottish author celebrated for her compelling works of historical non-fiction. Her captivating narratives bring to life the rich tapestry of Scotland's past, making them accessible and engaging for readers of all interests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the book \u003cem\u003eWhen The Clyde Ran Red\u003c\/em\u003e, Maggie Craig explores the vibrant history and social upheaval during the tumultuous times surrounding the industrial revolution along the River Clyde. Her meticulous research and vivid storytelling offer a window into the lives of those who lived through these transformative times, showcasing the resilience and spirit of the Scottish people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for enthusiasts of history and military themes, Maggie Craig's works are not just educational but also deeply immersive. They invite readers to step back in time and walk the streets of bygone eras, making history as exciting and relatable today as it has ever been.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"when-the-clyde-ran-red-by-maggie-craig-9781780275062","title":"When The Clyde Ran Red","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhen the Clyde Ran Red\u003c\/i\u003e paints a vivid picture of the heady days when revolution was in the air on Clydeside. Through the bitter strike at the huge Singer Sewing machine plant in Clydebank in 1911, Bloody Friday in Glasgow's George Square in 1919, the General Strike of 1926, and on through the Spanish Civil War to the Clydebank Blitz of 1941, the people fought for the right to work, the dignity of labour, and a fairer society for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey did so in a Glasgow where overcrowded tenements stood no distance from elegant tea rooms, art galleries, glittering picture palaces, and dance halls. Red Clydeside was also home to Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the Glasgow Style, and magnificent exhibitions showcasing the wonders of the age. Political idealism and artistic creativity were matched by industrial endeavour: the Clyde built many of the greatest ships that ever sailed, and Glasgow locomotives pulled trains on every continent on earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, Maggie Craig puts the politics into the social context of the times and tells the story with verve, warmth, and humour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852671766764,"sku":"9781780275062","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23537033482821.jpg?v=1759159459"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/maggie-craig.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}