Iain Gordon Brown

AULD GREEKIE

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ISBN 13:
9781781558928
author:
Iain Gordon Brown
format:
Hardcover
publisher:
Fonthill Media LLC
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
5mm X
Genre:
Music,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£24.72

Description

Edinburgh was known as 'Auld Reekie' for centuries, but in the early 19th century it gained another nickname: 'Modern Athens'. This transformation was not just about perception, but also had significant consequences. This book explores the circumstances behind Edinburgh's new identity and examines its topographical, artistic, architectural, social, cerebral, and philosophical dimensions. The story is complex, with a broad range of evidence drawn upon to understand this period in the city's history. By looking at the 'when', 'by whom', 'why', 'how' and 'with what consequences' of Edinburgh's transformation into an image of Athens, we can gain a deeper understanding of this fascinating and nuanced chapter in the city's development.

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