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Edinburgh : A New History - Alistair Moffat

Edinburgh

A New History

By: Alistair Moffat

Hardcover | 3 December 2024

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Traces the city's evolution from a political center to an Enlightenment and arts powerhouse.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.

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