the great cities in history

The Great Cities in History

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Norwich, John Julius, PUBLISHER: Thames & Hudson, Today, for the first time in history, the majority of people in the world live in cities. The implications and challenges associated with this fact are enormous. But how did we get here? From the origins of urbanization in Mesopotamia to the global metropolises of today, great cities have marked the development of human civilization. The Great Cities in History tells their stories, starting with the earliest, from Uruk and Memphis to Jerusalem and Alexandria. Next come the fabulous cities of the first millennium: Damascus and Baghdad, Teotihuacan and Tikal, and Chang'an, capital of Tang Dynasty China. The medieval world saw the rise of powerful cities such as Palermo and Paris in Europe, Benin in Africa, and Angkor in southeast Asia. The last two sections bring us from the early modern world, with Isfahan, Agra, and Amsterdam, to the contemporary city: London and New York, Tokyo and Barcelona, Los Angeles and Sao Paulo. The distinguished contributors, including Jan Morris, Michael D. Coe, Simon Schama, Orlando Figes, Felipe Fernandez-Armesto, Misha Glenny, Susan Toby Evans, and A. N. Wilson, evoke the character of each place-people, art and architecture, government-and explain the reasons for its success.

Antique History Book – Stories of the Cathedral Cities of

Antique History Book – Stories of the Cathedral Cities of England Emma Marshall Pub. James Nisbet & Co. 1st ed. Good condition Check my other adds for more like this Read More

The Second Great War: A Standard History in Eight Volumes by the Amalgamated Press Limited

Set of Eight Volumes of The Second Great War, A standard history. Edited by Sir John Hammerton and Military Editor Maj.-Gen. Sir Charles Gwynn. Published by The Amalgamated Press Limited. Volume 1 - VIII in good condition. Covering pages . Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

The Great Famine in China,: A Documentary History

Beginning soon after the implementation of the policies of the Great Leap Forward of ,when the drive to collectivize and industrialize undermined the livelihoods of the vast majority of peasant workers,China’s Great Famine was the worst famine in human history. In addition to claiming more than 45 million lives,it also led to the destruction of agriculture,industry,trade,and every aspect of human life,leaving large parts of the Chinese countryside scarred forever by human-created environm

The Great War The Standard History Of The All Europe Conflict HW WILSON volumes 1-7 volume

The Great War The Standard History Of The All Europe Conflict HW WILSON volumes 1-7 volume 1&3 book cover damage but in side good conditions

Industrial Cities: History and Future (Hardcover)

Bringing together essays from leading experts who analyze how the landscapes,images,social dynamics,and economies of the industrial city have changed through boom and bust,this volume covers a wide range of subjects,from car cities to steel towns,from visualization of industrial cities in avant-garde art to the role of industrial heritage in urban regeneration. In total,Industrial Cities makes a significant contribution to our understanding of how the past shapes the future; it will be of

The History of the Great War - Newman Flower

The History of the Great War, Waverley Book Company, Newman Flower. 11 volumes. All in vgc. Happy to sell as a set or individual volumes. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

The History of the Great European War Vols I/II/III

3 Illustrated volumes of The History of the Great European War Covers slightly faded but in good condition Caxton Publishing Company London All colour and black and white plates intact Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

THE GREAT WAR, THE GREAT WAR:The Standard History of...

THE GREAT WAR, THE GREAT WAR:The Standard History of the All Europe Conflict by H W Wilson and J A Hammerton. Very good condition, volumes 1 - 13. Collection preferred as very heavy. £, Waterlooville, .

Interested in history/social history/humour of the 1st world

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The great world war a history 9 volumes

The great world war a history volumes 1 to 9 published by the Gresham publishing company to collectors item, unique

The History Channel Great Battles Of Rome (PSP)

The History Channel Great Battles Of Rome (PSP) More than 100 hundred of the more significant battles throughout the history of the Roman Empire across 14 campaigns 50 minutes of film on ancient Rome with The History Channel 3 difficulty levels Up to 12 troops available Multiplayer for challenging friends in great battles Realistic battlefield locations steppe forest hills 35 Fantasy battles in the Cult of Mithras in 7 campaigns PlayStation 2 and PC Special visual effects water reflections advanced level of detail daylight and night time battles Read More

Shaun in the City Hamish the Ornamental sheep and a trail of two cities hardback book.

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History of the great European war vol 1-10

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Bradbury History of Britain - No.12 - The Great War

Bradbury History of Britain Stamp Sheet - No.12 - The Great War - Mint Condition. Bradbury has sold out - now scarce - this sheet is an investment if you are collecting Bradbury History of Britain ! The price includes shipping - UK Mainland Only. Read More

The great world war a history 9 volumes 1st edition

Zthe great world war a history 9volumes Google condition published by gresham first edition

Great Britain; Lot with 7 editions about the history of

1) Bede's Ecclesiastical history and The anglo Saxon Chronicle - London - H.G.Bohn - pp. - linen binding - 19 x 13 cm.Condition: Text block is sturdy - Binding has wear. 2) David Hume - The history of England - London - H.G.Bohn - pp. - hardcover binding - 26 x 18 cm.Condition: Binding is sturdy - It has wear (see photo) - It says that the sequel by Smollet is in the binding, though it isn’t. It would never have fit in the binding.C.R.Low - The great battles of the British navy - London - George Routledge and sons - pp. - leather binding - 19 x 13 cm.Condition: The binding has wear, though is otherwise still firmly bound - Golden edges. Freeman and Green - William the conqueror + Henry the second - London - Macmillan and co - - Leather binding - 200 pp. + 224 pp. - 19.5 x 13 cm.In good condition.J.Morley: Oliver Cromwell - London - Macmillan and co - pp. - Linen binding - 23 x 15 cm.Condition: The spine has wear - Otherwise good. E.Farr: The national history of England, Civil, Military and Domestic - pp. + 775 pp. - Half leather binding - 26 x 20 cm.Condition: Book blocks are still sturdy - Covers of volume 1 are loose - There is some foxing. Read More

Popular History of the Great War. Sir J.A. Hammerton- 6 Vol

6 Hardback set of books in Fair condition for their almost 100 year age, expected scuffing to the edges of the boards, Some fading to the spine covering, some small dents to the edges of the boards, Yellowing to some pages along with old age staining marks, some board fading, and marks. This is reflected in the asking price. Please see Photographs for a better description. Format: Hardback Year Printed: c Language: English Publisher: Fleetway House Binding: Hardback Place of Publication: London ISBN: Does not apply Postage price on an application. Read More

Popular History of the Great War. Sir J.A. Hammerton- 6 Vol

6 Hardback set of books in Fair condition for their almost 100 year age, expected scuffing to the edges of the boards, Some fading to the spine covering, some small dents to the edges of the boards, Yellowing to some pages along with old age staining marks, some board fading, and marks. This is reflected in the asking price. Please see Photographs for a better description. Format: Hardback Year Printed: c Language: English Publisher: Fleetway House Binding: Hardback Place of Publication: London ISBN: Does not apply Postage price on an application. Read More

"THE OLD SESSIONS HOUSE HISTORY OF THE LONDON MASONIC CENTRE - ITS SETTING AND ITS HISTORY" BOOK NEW

BRAND NEW Author: Len Cacutt Hardcover: 124 pages Publisher: Central London Masonic Centre Ltd; First Edition edition (26 Feb. ) Language: English ISBN-10: ISBN-- Package Dimensions: 24.6 x 17.4 x 1.2 cm

The History Today Who's Who in British History By Juliet Gardiner

Juliet Gardiner was editor of History Today for five years. She is the author of seven books including Queen Victoria (), The World Within: The Brontes of Haworth () and From the Bomb to the Beatles. She is also the editor of the History Today Companion to British History (). This is a comprehensive survey of the people that shaped British history, from Julius Caesar to . It includes more than biographical entries that cover politics, the monarchy, the military, science and industry. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

Ancient Cities: The Archaeology of Urban Life in the Ancient

Ancient Cities surveys the cities of the Ancient Near East,Egypt,and the Greek and Roman worlds from the perspectives of archaeology and architectural history,bringing to life the physical world of ancient city dwellers by concentrating on evidence recovered from archaeological excavations. Urban form is the focus: the physical appearance and overall plans of the cities,their architecture and natural topography,and the cultural and historical contexts in which they flourished. Attention is

Great American Cities Past and Present

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sapp, Rick / Solomon, Brian, PUBLISHER: Firefly Books, The stunning history of the transformation of America's great cities. "Great American Cities Before and After" is a fascinating collection of 250 large-format photographs and commentary that illustrates the dramatic changes in America's urban landscape over the last century. The images clearly show the remarkable development of such cities as Chicago, New York and Los Angeles, as they went from flourishing cities to vibrant metropolises of international significance. Each left-hand page in the book shows a cityscape -- some are skylines, others are street scenes -- as it was or even 100 years ago, and the facing page shows the same location as it looks today. Each visual comparison tells a compelling story, from economic busts and booms to waves of immigration to city planning gone wrong (or maybe right) to a total disregard for heritage architecture to the urban appetite for farmland. The book also chronicles the changes in styles of dress, consumerism, storefronts and public transit that accompanied the transformations. Detailed captions describe changes such as: Technological advances that raised skylines to new heights Urban ghettoization and regeneration The casualties of fires, earthquakes and tornadoes The cultural evolution of neighborhoods The best and worst of American architecture Maps also include locator keys that highlight features and buildings within the photographs. From skyline to street level, "Great American Cities Before and After" gives readers a thought-provoking perspective on America's cities.

Belgium; Lot with two editions about the large cities in

1. Jean Stengers - Brussel: Groei van een hoofdstad - Mercatorfonds, Antwerp, pp. - 26 cm x 34 cm - hardcover with dust jacket - in slipcase. Condition: As new, see photos.2. Karel van Isacker and Raymond van Uytven, editors - Antwerp. Twaalf eeuwen geschiedenis en cultuur - Antwerp, Mercatorfonds, pp. - Linen band with dust jacket- Richly decorated in black and white, and in colour. Condition: As new. Read More

Between Two Cities (with promo cities)

This copy of the game includes 2 additional promo cities from BGG (4 city meeples) Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

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