Great Cities

The Stories Behind the World’s most Fascinating Places

DK, Phonic Books

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DK
03 August 2021

City & town planning - architectural aspects; History; Historical geography; Geography; Travel & holiday; Street maps & city plans

Series: DK History Changers

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"Stunningly illustrated biographies of the world's greatest cities, packed with paintings, photographs, maps, and artefacts

Delve into 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 civilization. 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.

The latest title in the series style of Artists, Writers, Philosophers, and Composers, this lavish book goes under the skin of cities both ancient and modern - from Persepolis and Tikal, Paris and Vienna to Prague, Amsterdam, Tokyo, and Dubai. Which ancient civilization founded the precursor to Mexico City? Why was Venice the gateway to the East? What was the Belle Epoque? Which was the first city to build sewers? Great Cities takes you there, and tells you all this and more. 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.

A book not just about history but also about art, architecture, commerce, and politics, Great Cities provides a fascinating insight into what has shaped the places where we live. Perfect for history, geography, and arts enthusiasts and a stunning gift for armchair explorers of all ages, it is your window into the world's most fascinating cities."

By: DK, Phonic Books
Imprint: DK
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 261mm, Width: 220mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 1.405kg
ISBN: 9780241471159
ISBN 10: 024147115X
Series: DK History Changers
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 03 August 2021
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active