A History Of Edinburgh: From The Earliest Period To The Completion Of The Half Century 1850 (1856) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437015973)

A History of Edinburgh: From the Earliest Period to the Completion of the Half Century 1850 is a book written by John Anderson and published in 1856. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Edinburgh, Scotland, from its earliest beginnings up until the mid-19th century. Anderson covers a wide range of topics, including the city's geological formation, early settlement by the Celts and Romans, the rise of Christianity, the development of the Royal Mile, the Scottish Reformation, the Union of the Crowns, and the city's involvement in the Jacobite uprisings. He also provides detailed descriptions of the city's architecture, landmarks, and notable figures throughout its history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Edinburgh and Scottish history in general.With Brief Notices Of Eminent Or Remarkable Individuals.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Anderson
ISBN-10: 1437015972
ISBN-13: 9781437015973
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/18/2008
Pages: 632
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.41lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.56d