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    The Story of Edinburgh

    By John Peacock

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    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 in the central areas and conservationists who wish to protect the city’s landscape.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPhillimore & Co Ltd
    Release dateJul 17, 2017
    ISBN9780750984683
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    The Story of Edinburgh
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    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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