Screen LibraryA history of the world in 25 cities /
An illustrated book of extraordinary city maps, telling the story of human civilisation throughout history. From the walled city of Jericho to the modern-day metropolis of Tokyo, discover what cities can tell us about our past while also inspiring us to build a better future. Take a voyage of discov...
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Nosy Crow in collaboration with the British Museum,
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| Publisher Address: | London : |
| Publication Dates: | 2021. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: |
An illustrated book of extraordinary city maps, telling the story of human civilisation throughout history. From the walled city of Jericho to the modern-day metropolis of Tokyo, discover what cities can tell us about our past while also inspiring us to build a better future. Take a voyage of discovery and witness the birth of democracy in Athens, walk the lamplit streets of Benin deep in the West African rainforest, or discover what life was like in China's long-lost capital city of Xianyang. Featuring 25 specially created city maps and written in consultation with expert curators at the British Museum. |
| Item Description: | Includes index. |
| Carrier Form: | 111 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 30 cm |
| ISBN: |
9781788006712 1788006712 |
| Index Number: | CB151 |
| CLC: | K103-49 |
| Call Number: | K103-49/T953 |
| Contents: | Cities: the story of human history -- Jericho -- Memphis -- Athens -- Xianyang -- Rome -- Constantinople -- Baghdad -- Jo?rvi?k -- Beijing -- Granada -- Venice -- Benin City -- Cuzco -- Tenochtitla?n -- Delhi -- Amsterdam -- Paris -- Sydney -- Bangkok -- London -- Saint Petersburg -- New York City -- Berlin -- San Francisco -- Tokyo -- Cities of today -- Cities of tomorrow. |