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History of Cities in Maps

- The Ultimate Visual Exploration of Human Civilisation Through 70 Captivating Historical Maps
Af: Philip Parker, Collins Books Engelsk Hardback

History of Cities in Maps

- The Ultimate Visual Exploration of Human Civilisation Through 70 Captivating Historical Maps
Af: Philip Parker, Collins Books Engelsk Hardback
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A fascinating cartographic study of urban development, perfect for map and history lovers.The city, a concept nearly as old as history itself, is a paradox of human innovation and intervention, order and conflict. From ancient civilisations to modern-day metropolises, maps have played a crucial role in urban progress. This book explores the development of cities through more than 70 captivating maps.Each map in this beautifully designed volume gives a unique visual representation of and historical context to the city it surveys. Spanning more than 4,500 years, this book expertly curates more than 70 historical maps which tell the fascinating story of human civilisation: from cities founded on sacred places, ideas and power, to early examples of town planning and later innovations such as skyscrapers and urban transport.Featuring maps of renowned capital cities as well as lesser-known urban areas, including:Mohenjo-Daro, c. 2500 BCBabylon, c. 600 BCRome, c. 210 ADBaghdad, 762 ADConstantinople, 1422Tenochtitlan, 1524Dublin, 1610Kyoto, 1626New Amsterdam, 1660Edinburgh, 1780Adelaide, 1838Lagos, 1885Los Angeles, 1908Brasilia, 1957Chongqing, 2016Dubai, 2020
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A fascinating cartographic study of urban development, perfect for map and history lovers.The city, a concept nearly as old as history itself, is a paradox of human innovation and intervention, order and conflict. From ancient civilisations to modern-day metropolises, maps have played a crucial role in urban progress. This book explores the development of cities through more than 70 captivating maps.Each map in this beautifully designed volume gives a unique visual representation of and historical context to the city it surveys. Spanning more than 4,500 years, this book expertly curates more than 70 historical maps which tell the fascinating story of human civilisation: from cities founded on sacred places, ideas and power, to early examples of town planning and later innovations such as skyscrapers and urban transport.Featuring maps of renowned capital cities as well as lesser-known urban areas, including:Mohenjo-Daro, c. 2500 BCBabylon, c. 600 BCRome, c. 210 ADBaghdad, 762 ADConstantinople, 1422Tenochtitlan, 1524Dublin, 1610Kyoto, 1626New Amsterdam, 1660Edinburgh, 1780Adelaide, 1838Lagos, 1885Los Angeles, 1908Brasilia, 1957Chongqing, 2016Dubai, 2020
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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 224
ISBN-13: 9780008671815
Indbinding: Hardback
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ISBN-10: 0008671818
Kategori: French Colonial Empire
Udg. Dato: 26 sep 2024
Længde: 23mm
Bredde: 213mm
Højde: 277mm
Forlag: HarperCollins Publishers
Oplagsdato: 26 sep 2024
Forfatter(e): Philip Parker, Collins Books
Forfatter(e) Philip Parker, Collins Books

Kategori French Colonial Empire

ISBN-13 9780008671815

Sprog Engelsk

Indbinding Hardback

Sider 224

Udgave

Længde 23mm

Bredde 213mm

Højde 277mm

Udg. Dato 26 sep 2024

Oplagsdato 26 sep 2024

Forlag HarperCollins Publishers

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