From a small city college in the sixteenth century the University of Edinburgh grew to be one of the world's greatest centres of scholarship, research and learning. Its history is told here by three of its leading historians with wit, verve and style. Copiously illustrated in colour and black and white, this is a book for everyone concerned with the university or the city of Edinburgh to read and enjoy.The authors consider the impacts of Reformation, Union with England, Enlightenment, and scientific and industrial revolutions. They show the university rising to the challenge of competition...
From a small city college in the sixteenth century the University of Edinburgh grew to be one of the world's greatest centres of scholarship, research...
Adam Smith is celebrated all over the world as the author of 'The Wealth of Nations' and the founder of modern economics. In this book, Nicholas Phillipson radically rewrites the first half of Smith's life, tracing the formation of his ideas.
Adam Smith is celebrated all over the world as the author of 'The Wealth of Nations' and the founder of modern economics. In this book, Nicholas Phill...
In this analysis of David Hume's life and works, from his university days in Edinburgh to the rapturous reception of his 'History of England', Nicholas Phillipson reveals the gradual process by which one of the greatest Western philosophers turned himself into one of the greatest historians of Britain.
In this analysis of David Hume's life and works, from his university days in Edinburgh to the rapturous reception of his 'History of England', Nichola...
