| Edinburgh: A Cultural History Contributor(s): Campbell, Donald (Author) |
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ISBN: 156656722X ISBN-13: 9781566567220 Publisher: Interlink Books OUR PRICE: $13.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2008 Annotation: Part of the Cities of the Imagination series, this is an in-depth cultural, historical, and literary guide by a lifelong native to Scotland's vibrant capital and home to one of the world's greatest arts festivals. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | Europe - Great Britain - History | Europe - Great Britain - General |
| Dewey: 941.34 |
| Series: Cities of the Imagination |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.45" W x 7.98" (0.83 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Scottish - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: ?Edinburgh is a city of drama and celebrations, high culture and Scottish heritage. Yet, as Donald Campbell reveals, there are many other dimensions to this fascinating meeting-place of Protestantism and bohemianism. Exploring the social and literary history of an ever-changing metropolis, he also looks at Edinburgh's lesser-known landmarks, ranging from its historic heart to the drug-ridden suburbs. An insider's view of a contradictory city, this book shows the many faces of Edinburgh past and present--from the Royal Mile to the port of Leith. Donald Campbell is a poet, playwright, and theater historian who has lived in Edinburgh all his working life. |