Capital of the Mind (Paperback)
Buchan, James (Author)
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By the end of 18th century Edinburgh had become the marvel of modern Europe, home to the finest minds of the day and their breathtaking innovations in architecture, politics, science, the arts, and economies. This book tells the story of the triumph of this town and the men whose vision brought it into being.
Reviews
'Capital of the Mind creates a psychogeography as lovely as Edinburgh's own. A breathless chronicle of the fondness of genius for its own company'Sunday Observer'Does for 18th-centry Edinburgh...what Roy Poerter's Enlightenment: How Britain Creat...
ISBN (SKU)
9781841586397
Pages
436
Weight
440g
Dimensions
195x130x32
Imprint
Origin
Published
28, August, 2007
Genres
Local Interest
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