Ten Cities that Led the World
Paul Strathern
Ten Cities that Led the World
Paul Strathern
- Wydawnictwo: Hodder And Stoughton
- Rok wydania: 2022
- ISBN: 978-1-5293-5643-4
- Ilość stron: 260
- Format: 15.0 x 23.0 cm
- Oprawa: Miękka
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Opis: Ten Cities that Led the World - Paul Strathern
Great cities are complex, chaotic and colossal. These are cities that
dominate the world stage and define eras; where ideas flourish,
revolutions are born and history is made.
Through ten unique cities, from the founding of ancient capitals to
buzzing modern megacities, Paul Strathern explores how urban centres
lead civilisation forward, enjoying a moment of glory before passing on
the baton.
We journey back to discover Babylonian mathematics, Athenian theatre and
intellectual debate, and Roman construction that has lasted millennia.
We see Constantinople evolve into Istanbul, revolutionary sparks fly in
Enlightenment Paris, and the railways, canals and ships that built
Imperial London. In Moscow men build spaceships while other men starve,
New York's skyscrapers rise up to a soundtrack of jazz, Mumbai becomes
home to immense wealth and poverty, and Beijing's economic
transformation leads the way.
Each city has its own distinct personality, and Ten Cities that Led the
World brings their rich and diverse histories to life, reminding us of
the foundations we have built on and how our futures will be shaped.
Szczegóły: Ten Cities that Led the World - Paul Strathern
Tytuł: Ten Cities that Led the World
Autor: Paul Strathern
Wydawnictwo: Hodder And Stoughton
Kod paskowy: 9781529356434
ISBN: 978-1-5293-5643-4
Języki: angielski
Rok wydania: 2022
Ilość stron: 260
Format: 15.0 x 23.0 cm
Oprawa: Miękka
Waga: 0.355 kg