This fun and colourful lift-the-flap book gives a unique insight into how cities looked in the past, compared to how they look now. Discover how history has shaped our planet's urban areas and changed them over time.
Featured cities include:
Thebes in Egypt (c 900 BCE) - Shows the ancient Egyptian capital of Thebes compared to the modern city of Luxor. Featured elements include the Temple of Karnak, the Temple of Luxor and King Tutankahmun's Tomb in the Valley of the Kings.
Constantinople, Turkey (c 550) - Highlights the capital of the Eastern Roman / Byzantine Empire as it looked at its peak in the 6th century, with its giant hippodrome compared with the modern city of Istanbul.
Aarhus, Denmark (c 950) - Showcases the Viking city of Aarhus as it was in the 10th century, compared to the port city that has grown up in its place.
Tenochtitlan, Mexico (c 1521) - Exhibits the vast capital of the Aztecs as it was at the time of the Spanish invasion compared to the cosmopolitan Mexico City which was built on top of it.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (c 1565) - Explores the Brazilian city as it looked at the moment of its foundation, still largely covered in tropical jungle, to how it looks now.
London, United Kingdom (c 1666) - Delves into how London has changed since the time of the Great Fire of London to the present day.
And much, much more!
By:
Joe Fullman Illustrated by:
Lindsey Spinks Imprint: Lonely Planet Country of Publication: Ireland Dimensions:
Height: 259mm,
Width: 282mm,
Spine: 17mm
Weight: 980g ISBN:9781788689304 ISBN 10: 1788689305 Series:Lonely Planet Kids Pages: 24 Publication Date:01 October 2020 Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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English as a second language
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
