A history of the world in 25 cities

Turner, Tracey2021

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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.

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Main title:

A history of the world in 25 cities / written by Tracey Turner and Andrew Donkin ; illustrated by Libby VanderPloeg.

Author:

Turner, TraceyDonkin, Andrew, authorVanderPloeg, Libby, illustratorBritish Museum

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Collation:

111 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 30 cm.

Notes:

"The British Museum" -- Cover.Includes index.

Audience:

Interest grade level: Upper primary.

Contents:

Cities - the story of human history -- Jericho -- Memphis -- Athens -- Xianyang -- Rome -- Constantinople -- Baghdad -- Jorvik -- Beijing -- Granada -- Venice -- Benin City -- Cuzco -- Tenochtitlan -- Delhi -- Amsterdam -- Paris -- Sydney -- Bangkok -- London -- Saint Petersburg -- New York City -- Berlin -- San Francisco -- Tokyo -- Cities of today -- Cities of tomorrow -- Glossary -- Index and acknowledgements.

ISBN:

9781788006712 (hardback)

Dewey class:

909

Language:

English

Added title:

History of the world in twenty-five cities

Subject:

CivilizationCities and towns -- HistoryWorld history

BRN:

407505