Moffat Alistair - Edinburgh: A New History - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: 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.
Title: Edinburgh: A New History
Author(s): Moffat Alistair
Publisher: Birlinn General
Barcode: 9781780279053
Pages: 224 Pages
Publication Date: 12/3/2024
Category: Local History