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The Story of Edinburgh
John Peacock
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Description for The Story of Edinburgh
Paperback. Num Pages: 384 pages, 2 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
This richly illustrated history explores every aspect of life in Edinburgh. This book covers the history of the city of Edinburgh from the first Mesolithic explorers who camped on the shores of the Forth some 10,000 years ago to the controversies of modern times. Taking a wider perspective it explores the ever-changing world resulting from industrialisation, which brought immigrants, wealth and poverty. Following that, new methods of transport opened up Edinburgh to the wider world. Now, with its historic architecture the city can become a battleground between developers and motorists who want more space ... Read more
This richly illustrated history explores every aspect of life in Edinburgh. This book covers the history of the city of Edinburgh from the first Mesolithic explorers who camped on the shores of the Forth some 10,000 years ago to the controversies of modern times. Taking a wider perspective it explores the ever-changing world resulting from industrialisation, which brought immigrants, wealth and poverty. Following that, new methods of transport opened up Edinburgh to the wider world. Now, with its historic architecture the city can become a battleground between developers and motorists who want more space ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780750982528
SKU
V9780750982528
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Ref
99-10
About John Peacock
John Peacock has studied British and European history for over fifty years and in this comprehensive study shares his knowledge of the growth and development of this great Scottish capital city.
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