Explore the social and cultural history of 100 of the world's most
important cities. From the first towns in Mesopotamia to today's
global metropolises, cities have marked the progress of
civilisation. Written in the form of illustrated "biographies",
Great Cities offers a rich historical overview of each featured
city, brought to vivid life with paintings, photographs, timelines,
maps, and artefacts. This history book provides a fascinating
insight into the events, movements and people throughout history
who have shaped the cities where we live. Inside the pages of this
visual guide, discover: - The story behind each city - how it was
established, critical moments in its development, and why it is
considered historically significant - The different types of
cities, from the centres of ancient and lost civilisations and
great river cities to planned cities and modern metropolises -
Beautiful illustrations with large-scale reproductions of
paintings, photographs, maps, and other artefacts - Stunning images
of city life and key moments in history are complemented by
close-ups of revealing details and feature panels that provide
additional context From the ancient to the modern, get under the
skin of what made cities like Persepolis, Paris, Vienna, Prague,
Amsterdam, Tokyo, and Dubai tick. This lavish book is about more
than history - it explores the art, architecture, commerce, and
politics of the great civilisations throughout history. Great
Cities provides a unique window into how cities have become markers
of human progress. Explore which ancient civilisation founded the
precursor to Mexico City, why Venice was the gateway to the East,
what the Belle Epoque was, and who the first city to build sewers
was. It's the perfect gift for armchair explorers interested in
history, geography, and the arts.
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