Cities in Civilisation by Peter Hall

Cities in Civilisation by Peter Hall

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The result of over a decade's research and writing, this book explores the history of cities and their role in the development of civilisation, from the cultural crucibles of Athens in the 6th century and Florence in the 15th century through the industrial innovations of Manchester, Detroit and Palo Alto to the city as freeway, Los Angeles.

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Cities in Civilisation by Peter Hall

The product of over a decade's research and writing, Peter Hall's magnum opus explores the history of cities and their role in the development of civilisation from the cultural crucibles of Athens in the sixth century BC to the city as freeway, Los Angeles. A major book which will stand alongside such successful works of popular scholarship as Simon Schama's Citizens, Rob Hughes The shock of the New Orlando Figes' A peoples tragedy.
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ISBN 13 9780297842194
ISBN 10 0297842196
Title Cities in Civilisation
Author Peter Hall
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Year published 1998-11-09
Number of pages 992
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.