Edinburgh CastleThis book tells the long story of man's presence on the Castle Rock from its beginnings in the Bronze Age, through the Rock's great eminence as a fortress, royal palace, treasury and arsenal, up to the late 20th century when Edinburgh Castle has become one of the most visited places in Scotland. |
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List of illustrations | 7 |
Introduction | 13 |
Saint Margaret to Mons Meg 10571460 | 27 |
Copyright | |
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