History of Cities in Maps
the ultimate visual exploration of human civilisation through 70 captivating historical maps
$88.66
- Hardcover
224 pages
- Release Date
16 February 2025
Summary
Cityscapes Through Time: A Cartographic Journey
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.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780008671815 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0008671818 |
| Author: | Philip Parker, Collins Books |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Imprint: | Collins |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 16 February 2025 |
| Weight: | 1.04kg |
| Dimensions: | 276mm x 213mm x 24mm |
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About The Author
Philip Parker
Historian specializing in the classical and medieval world. He is the author of the DK Companion Guide to World History (2010), The Empire Stops Here: A Journey Around the Frontiers of the Roman Empire (Jonathan Cape 2009), The Northmen’s Fury: A History of the Viking World (Jonathan Cape 2014), and Revolution (Andre Deutsch, 2017). He was co-author of The Times History of the World in Maps (2014) and General Editor of The Great Trade Routes: A History of Cargoes and Commerce Over Land and Sea (Anova 2012). He was a contributor to DK History Year by Year (2011) and DK History of the World in 1000 Objects (2014). He previously worked as a diplomat and a publisher of historical atlases.
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