In the nineteenth century, the Industrial Revolution came to the area and improved the economic conditions there. Workers moved in to the area and it began to thrive. This was short-lived however, as the area was greatly adversely affected by warfare and poverty during the first half of the twentieth century. After the end of the World War II, reconstruction of the area began. It has been growing and improving ever since. Travelers interested in leaning more about the area should consider reading those books