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History of Cities in Maps: The ultimate visual exploration of human civilisation through 70 captivating historical maps
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Wydawca: HarperCollins Publishers
Data wydania: 26.09.2024
Typ okładki:twarda okładka
EAN: 9780008671815
Opis
Opis
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 BC
Babylon, c. 600 BC
Rome, c. 210 AD
Baghdad, 762 AD
Constantinople, 1422
Tenochtitlan, 1524
Dublin, 1610
Kyoto, 1626
New Amsterdam, 1660
Edinburgh, 1780
Adelaide, 1838
Lagos, 1885
Los Angeles, 1908
Brasilia, 1957
Chongqing, 2016
Dubai, 2020
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HarperCollins Publishers
Macken House, 39/40 Mayor Street Upper, Dublin 1, D01 C9W8
D01 C9W8 Dublin
enquiries@harpercollins.ie
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 BC
Babylon, c. 600 BC
Rome, c. 210 AD
Baghdad, 762 AD
Constantinople, 1422
Tenochtitlan, 1524
Dublin, 1610
Kyoto, 1626
New Amsterdam, 1660
Edinburgh, 1780
Adelaide, 1838
Lagos, 1885
Los Angeles, 1908
Brasilia, 1957
Chongqing, 2016
Dubai, 2020
Producent/osoba odpowiedzialna za bezpieczeństwo produktu
HarperCollins Publishers
Macken House, 39/40 Mayor Street Upper, Dublin 1, D01 C9W8
D01 C9W8 Dublin
enquiries@harpercollins.ie
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Data wydania: 26.09.2024
Liczba stron: 224
Wymiary: 21.3x27.7
Typ okładki:twarda okładka
Wydawca: HarperCollins Publishers
Autorzy:
Tytuł:History of Cities in Maps: The ultimate visual exploration of human civilisation through 70 captivating historical maps
EAN: 9780008671815
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