Isbn: 9781334188190 - page's weekly, vol. 6: april 28, 1905 (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book, from the author of 'Cities Under Siege', explores how and why cities seek to fortify themselves against perceived threats. It examines the significance of walls, gates and barriers, from their physical manifestations to their symbolic meanings. Drawing on historical and contemporary examples as well as archaeological studies, the author presents the idea that fortifications are a response to conditions both real and imagined and that walls serve functions beyond mere defense. The book also looks at how cities use walls to define themselves and manifest their identity as well as the motivations and decisions shaping the building and destruction of physical and metaphorical walls. The exploration of barriers as symbols of collective fears and desires offers readers a new perspective on the nature and evolution of fortifications. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …