The Great Cities In History

Author: John Julius Norwich

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  • : 65.00 NZD
  • : 9780500251546
  • : Thames & Hudson
  • : Thames & Hudson
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  • : 1.56
  • : November 2009
  • : 260mm X 200mm X 33mm
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  • : John Julius Norwich
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  • : Hardback with dustjacket
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  • : 290 illustrations, 244 in colour
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Barcode 9780500251546
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Description

From the origins of urbanization in Mesopotamia to the global metropolises of today, great cities have marked the development of human civilization. "The Great Cities in History" tells their stories, from Uruk and Memphis to Tokyo and Sao Paulo. A galaxy of distinguished contributors evoke the character of each place its people, its art and architecture, its government and explain the reasons for its success. Richly illustrated with photographs, paintings, maps and plans, this volume is nothing less that a portrait of world civilization.