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Fortress of the Kingdom - Archaeology and Research at Edinburgh Castle (Paperback)
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Fortress of the Kingdom - Archaeology and Research at Edinburgh Castle (Paperback)
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Loot Price R520
Discovery Miles 5 200
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Edinburgh Castle is one of the most familiar monuments in Scotland.
From modern shortbread tins and tea towels to historic paintings,
prints and maps, its image has long been on prominent public
display. The scenic quality of the castle has been a consistent
aspect of the monument throughout its eventful history, whether as
a multi-towered medieval citadel dominating the city, an ornate
royal palace, a military fortress bristling with cannon, a dramatic
backdrop to the eighteenth and nineteenth century New Town or,
ultimately, a hugely popular tourist attraction. Yet for all its
familiarity as an iconic symbol of Scottish history, the detail of
that history and the story of those within its walls - whether
princes or prisoners - are far less well appreciated. Over some 30
years, archaeological, architectural and historical research has
been commissioned by Historic Scotland, and carried out alongside a
steady programme of repair, restoration and maintenance. This has
enabled the often fragmentary traces of the castle's evolution and
community to be threaded together as a complete narrative. This is
the detailed history of a great castle - a reflection of its
colourful and complex story, through its buildings and the lives of
its occupants.
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