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Royal Edinburgh: Her Saints, Kings, Prophets and Poets
By Mrs. OliphantLength11h 59m
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Journey through the blood-soaked and brilliant history of Scotland's most majestic city, guided by the legendary figures who walked its cobblestones. From martyred saints to doomed monarchs, the fierce soul of a nation is captured in sweeping, romantic prose. The grim walls of the castle and the dark alleys of the Old Town echo with tales of rebellion, poetry, and religious fervor. This grand historical canvas paints an unforgettable portrait of a city built on both glorious triumphs and crushing defeats. Lose yourself in an epic narrative of power, faith, and enduring national pride.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length11 hrs 59 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 8, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I JAMES I. POET AND LEGISLATOR
8CHAPTER III THE TRIUMPH AND END
2CHAPTER II JAMES II: WITH THE FIERY FACE
9CHAPTER IV THE SCHOLAR OF THE REFORMATION
3CHAPTER III JAMES III: THE MAN OF PEACE
10PART IV THE MODERN CITY
4CHAPTER IV JAMES IV: THE KNIGHT-ERRANT
11CHAPTER I A BURGHER POET
5CHAPTER V JAMES V: THE LAST OF THE HEROIC AGE
12CHAPTER II THE GUEST OF EDINBURGH
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6CHAPTER I UNDER THE QUEEN REGENT
13CHAPTER III THE SHAKSPEARE OF SCOTLAND
7CHAPTER II UNDER QUEEN MARY
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