James, Duke of York and Albany (and court culture in Edinburgh) [ Aristocracy / Cities ]
… Duke of York and Albany, and his court in Edinburgh (1679-1682) changed some of its forms of sociability. Indeed, it refashioned a royal court in the Scottish capital at a time when the merchant class had come to be the elite. People > … of aristocratic royalism and learning he introduced was at the origin of a new interest in genealogy and history. 2 This fashion led to the creation of Scottish antiquarian societies. In this context, the prince motivated the foundation and … there were more theatre plays, dancing and games in the evening in the Palace or at private houses. Edinburgh became a fashionable place for entertainment. Even Dryden came north to perform a play. The Duke’s court also directly influenced …
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