How to Read Towns and Cities - A Crash Course in Urban Architecture (Paperback)

A highly-illustrated, pocket-sized guide to understanding the forces that have shaped the world's cities from the dawn of civilisation to the present day. The fortunes of towns and cities rise and fall along with the fate of the civilisations to which they belong. Some are lost entirely, now no more than ruins; others have thrived as urban centres for millennia; and all contain vital clues embedded in their streets and skylines which reveal why their inhabitants grouped together, and tell of their unique social, political and cultural histories. Packed with plans, maps, and drawings, this book takes you on an international journey of discovery to explore the history of cities from our earliest urban origins to the contemporary world city - from Babylon to Beijing, London to Paris, and from the skyscrapers of New York to the streets of their own home town. A must-read for anyone interested in history, cities, and travel, this fascinating book turns you into an urban detective to see how our towns and cities grew the way they are.

General

Imprint:	Herbert Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	How to Read
Release date:	October 2019
Authors:	Jonathan Glancey
Dimensions:	157 x 130 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-1-78994-016-9
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > General Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Historical geography Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Landscape art & architecture > City & town planning - architectural aspects Promotions
LSN:	1-78994-016-8
Barcode:	9781789940169

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