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The Great Cities in History

by John Julius Norwich
The Great Cities in History
The Great Cities in History

Historical journey through civilization's greatest cities.

If you're fascinated by the evolution of urban life and how cities have shaped human history, "The Great Cities in History" is a treasure trove just for you. Each chapter takes you on a time travel adventure, capturing cities at the height of their influence. The contributions from various historians and the rich visual accompaniments make it as much an educational tool as it is an inviting read for anyone intrigued by the legacies of our world's most remarkable urban landscapes.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Great Cities in History

by John Julius Norwich
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ISBN: 9780500292518
Authors: John Julius Norwich
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Date of Publication: 2019-03-12
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Creative Nonfiction, Travel
Related Topics: History, Ancient History, World History, European History, Travelogue, Asia, Historical, Essays
Goodreads rating: 3.42
(rated by 579 readers)

Description

Today, the majority of people in the world live in cities. The implications and challenges associated with this fact are enormous. But how did we get here? From the origins of urbanization in Mesopotamia to the global metropolises of today, this book explores how great cities have marked the development of human civilization. Now available in paperback, The Great Cities in History tells the remarkable stories of these cities, beginning with the earliest, from Uruk and Memphis to Jerusalem and Alexandria. After visiting some of the astounding cities of the first millennium—Damascus, Baghdad, Teotihuacan, and Tikal—the book journeys to the medieval world, seeing the rise of powerful cities such as Palermo and Paris in Europe, Benin in Africa, and Angkor in Southeast Asia. The last two sections cover the early modern world up to contemporary cities such as London, New York, Tokyo, Barcelona, Los Angeles, and Sao Paulo. A distinguished cast of contributors, including Jan Morris, Colin Thubron, Simon Schama, Orlando Figes, and A. N. Wilson, beautifully evoke the character of each place—its people, its art and architecture, its government—and explain the reasons for the city’s success. Richly illustrated with photographs, paintings, maps, and plans, this volume is nothing less than a portrait of world civilization.
 

Historical journey through civilization's greatest cities.

If you're fascinated by the evolution of urban life and how cities have shaped human history, "The Great Cities in History" is a treasure trove just for you. Each chapter takes you on a time travel adventure, capturing cities at the height of their influence. The contributions from various historians and the rich visual accompaniments make it as much an educational tool as it is an inviting read for anyone intrigued by the legacies of our world's most remarkable urban landscapes.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.