History of Cities in Maps

Art.Nr.: 9780008671815

Autor: Parker, Philip

Verlag/Ort: London / New York 2024

Seiten: 224

Abb: 200

ISBN/Art.: 978-0-00-867181-5



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Produktbeschreibung

This book explores the development of cities through more than 70 captivating maps. Each map in this beautifully designed volume gives a unique visual representation of and historical context to the city it surveys. Spanning more than 4,500 years, this book expertly curates more than 70 historical maps which tell the fascinating story of human civilisation: from cities founded on sacred places, ideas and power, to early examples of town planning and later innovations such as skyscrapers and urban transport.