Edinburgh: A New History - Paperback
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Availability:In StockContributor:Alistair MoffatTheme:Cultural Region/British, Cultural Region/Ireland, Cultural Region/ScottishPublish date:5/28/2026Pages:224
Languages:EnglishPublisher:BirlinnISBN-13:9781780279756ISBN-10:1780279752UPC:9781780279756Book Category:History, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Europe, Social History, ArchaeologyBook Topic:Great BritainSize:7.73 x 5.05 x 0.72 inchesWeight:0.114Product ID:SC636M13HM
Edinburgh's evolving story reveals how capital power, culture, and daily life shaped a world-renowned city.
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 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.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:BirlinnISBN-13:9781780279756ISBN-10:1780279752UPC:9781780279756Book Category:History, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Europe, Social History, ArchaeologyBook Topic:Great BritainSize:7.73 x 5.05 x 0.72 inchesWeight:0.114Product ID:SC636M13HM
Moffat, Alistair: - Alistair Moffat was born and bred in the Scottish Borders. A former Director of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Director of Programmes at Scottish Television, he now runs the burgeoning Borders Book Festival as well as a production company based near Selkirk. He has written twelve books, including Kelsae, The Reivers, The Sea Kingdoms, The Borders and The Wall, all of which are published by Birlinn.
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