Edinburgh in the age of reason : a commemoration
Edinburgh : Edinburgh U.P, 1967. 1st Edition. Very good copy in the original illustrated, paper-covered boards. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dulled and dust-toned as with age. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Provenance: previous owner stamp. Item #331152
Physical description: 69 p. col. front. (port.) 26 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references. Contents: Introduction / Douglas Young -- The city of reason and nature / A.J. Youngson -- Hume, Reid and the passion for ideas / George E. Davie -- Adam Ferguson and the idea of community / Duncan Forbes -- Scott and the community of intellect / The Hon. Lord Cameron -- Sydney Smith and the spirit of criticism / allan Frazer. Subjects: Enlightenment Scotland. Enlightenment. Enlightenment Scotland Edinburgh. Edinburgh (Scotland) Intellectual life. Scotland Intellectual life 18th century. Edinburgh (Scotland) History. Genre: Bibliography. Illustrated.
Price: €10.95