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Edinburgh: A New History

Edinburgh: A New History

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  • Release Date: 05/03/2026
  • Barcode: 9781780279756
  • Genre: History
  • Sub-Genre: Social & Cultural History
  • Publisher: Birlinn General
Edinburgh: A New History

Edinburgh: A New History

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Join Alistair Moffat in this concise and colourful account of Edinburgh, one of the UK’s top tourist destinations with 4 million visitors annually. This book is published to celebrate the 900th anniversary of the Founding of the City of Edinburgh.


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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