Royal Edinburgh Her Saints, Kings, Prophets and Poets

Royal Edinburgh: Her Saints, Kings, Prophets, and Poets is a book written by Margaret Oliphant, a Scottish novelist and historical writer, and first published in 1890. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history, culture, and people of Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city. It covers the city's early history, including its founding by King David I, and its development into a royal city. The book also explores the lives of the city's most famous residents, including the saints, kings, prophets, and poets who have shaped Edinburgh's cultural and religious heritage. The author provides detailed descriptions of the city's landmarks, including its famous castle, churches, and monuments, and offers insights into the lives of its most famous residents, such as Mary Queen of Scots and Robert Burns. The book is a fascinating exploration of Edinburgh's rich history and culture, and is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history and heritage.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.