Cities of the Classical World

Cities of the Classical World
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Publisher : Penguin UK
Total Pages : 540
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ISBN-10 : 9780141967639
ISBN-13 : 0141967633
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Book Synopsis Cities of the Classical World by : Colin McEvedy

Download or read book Cities of the Classical World written by Colin McEvedy and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2011-11-03 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Alexandria to York, this unique illustrated guide allows us to see the great centres of classical civilization afresh. The key feature of Cities of the Classical World is 120 specially drawn maps tracing each city's thoroughfares and defences, monuments and places of worship. Every map is to the same scale, allowing readers for the first time to appreciate visually the relative sizes of Babylon and Paris, London and Constantinople. There is also a clear, incisive commentary on each city's development, strategic importance, rulers and ordinary inhabitants. This compelling and elegant atlas opens a new window on to the ancient world, and will transform the way we see it.


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