Cities of the World: A History in Maps

Peter Whitfield

ISBN 10: 0712348689 / ISBN 13: 9780712348683

Editore: British Library Publishing Division 01/09/2005, 2005

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Riassunto:

Peter Whitfield's latest work, "Cities of the World" is a fascinating and original look at the world's greatest cities, as he traces their historic form and special character through the city maps and panoramic views produced over the centuries. Illustrating the classical city-state, the medieval fortress, the baroque capital and the industrial metropolis, the images show how the architectural form and the social life of our cities have been shaped - not only by their geographical setting, but also by religion, royal power, commerce, social ideals, and occasionally artistic vision. Condensing centuries of history in one volume, "Cities of the World" is a thought-provoking and unique book for the armchair traveller, or indeed for anyone passionate about the history of human civilisation. From Athens to Brasilia, Washington to Moscow, San Francisco to Saigon or Venice to Lhasa, "Cities of the World" is a journey via maps, exploring man's perennial love-hate relationship with his finest, most complex and troubling creation, the city.

Recensione: Peter WHitfield's Cities of the World is as intriguing as it is attractive. --The Scotsman

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Titolo: Cities of the World: A History in Maps
Casa editrice: British Library Publishing Division 01/09/2005
Data di pubblicazione: 2005
Legatura: Rilegato
Condizione: Very Good