In Troubled Times: The Port of Liverpool, 1905-1938 - 26

This study provides a history of the Port of Liverpool between 1905 and 1938, during its decline.

It is particularly interested in the history of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board, Liverpool's enormous and sole port authority.

Adrian Jarvis contrasts the decision-making process of the Board with the financial history of the docks, in attempt to evaluate the Board successes and failures.