Publisher's Synopsis
""Liberton In Ancient And Modern Times"" is a historical book written by George Good in 1893. The book provides a comprehensive description of the Scottish town of Liberton, covering its history from ancient times to the present day. The author delves into the town's origins, including its earliest inhabitants and the role it played in the Roman Empire. The book also explores the town's development during the Middle Ages, including its growth as a religious center and the impact of the Reformation. The author then moves on to discuss Liberton's role in the Scottish Enlightenment, including the contributions of famous residents such as David Hume. Finally, the book covers the town's modern development, including its growth as a residential suburb of Edinburgh. Overall, ""Liberton In Ancient And Modern Times"" is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in Scottish history and the development of small towns over time.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.