Publisher's Synopsis
""Royal Edinburgh: Her Saints, Kings, Prophets and Poets"" by Oliphant is a comprehensive guide to the history of Edinburgh, Scotland. The book provides a detailed account of the city's royal history, from the reign of King David I to the present day. It also explores the lives of the city's saints, prophets, and poets, including St. Giles, John Knox, and Robert Burns. The author, Mrs. Oliphant, draws upon her extensive knowledge of Scottish history and literature to provide an engaging and informative narrative. The book is richly illustrated with photographs and illustrations of Edinburgh's landmarks and historical figures. Whether you are a history buff or a lover of literature, ""Royal Edinburgh"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the fascinating history of this iconic Scottish city.1891. Mrs. Oliphant has written biographies of the poet Dante, the cathedral builders, the monks of San Marco, Michael Angelo and others. Contents: Part I. Margaret of Scotland, Atheling-Queen and Saint. Part II. The Stewards of Scotland: James I. Poet and Legislator; James II. With the Fiery Face; James III. The Man of Peace; James IV. The Knight-Errant; James V. The Last of the Heroic Age. Part III. The Time of the Prophets: Under the Queen Regent; Under Queen Mary; The Triumph and End; The Scholar of the Reformation. Part IV. The Modern City: A Burgher Poet; The Guest of Edinburgh; The Shakspeare of Scotland. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
