Cities and Civilisations
Cities and Civilisations (ref b1b1) by Christopher Hibbert The Folio Society - Abridged edition - Hardback with pictorial slipcase Approximate size: 303mm's x 235mm's x 30mm's Approximate net weight: grams Condition: Fine - some very slight indentation marks to the books front cover and some slight evidence of use to the slipcase. Description: In three parts. Part One - The Ancient City / Part Two - The Developing City / Part Three - The Modern City Taken from the Preface - The cities of the ancient world are represented here by Thebes in the days of the Pharaohs, Athens in those of Pericles and Rome at the time of the Emperor Trajan, whose monumental column still stands not far from the ruins of his market and forum and whose empire stretched from the Scottish border to the deserts of North Africa, from the Iberian frontier to the Euphrates and from the Caspian Sea to the lower Nile. Rembrandt self portrait at the age of 34 shown Additional information / pictures given on request Postage rates are not shown and depending on carrier may vary. Delivery costs are based on gross weight. There is no additional charge for packaging. Prices and carriers to be agreed by mutual consent. Every effort is made to provide clear and accurate information - returns are not accepted other than at the sellers discretion, allowing for good condition as received by the purchaser and in the original packaging. Read More