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From prehistory to the present day, the story of Edinburgh is packed with incident and drama. As Scotland's capital since 1437, the city has witnessed many of the key events which have shaped the nation. But Edinburgh has always been much more than just a political centre. During the Enlightenment, it was one the intellectual powerhouses of Europe, and in the twentieth century it became the arts capital of the world with the founding of its many festivals. Finance, religion, education and industry are also important parts of the story.
Alistair Moffat explores these themes and many more, showing how the city has grown, changed and adapted over the centuries. He introduces Edinburgh's famous places and people – including monarchs, murderers, writers and philosophers – as well as the ordinary * citizens who have contributed so much to the life of one of the world's best-known and most beautiful cites.
From the Publisher
ASIN : B0D6HL6DHT
Publisher : Birlinn
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : 3 Oct. 2024
Language : English
File size : 6.6 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 242 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-1788857246
Page Flip : Enabled
Best Sellers Rank: 281,538 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) 155 in Archaeology (Kindle Store) 2,588 in UK History 3,246 in Social & Cultural History
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