The City in History by Lewis Mumford

The City in History by Lewis Mumford

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Traces the evolution of towns, from the cave-shrines and burial tombs of palaeolithic man to the megalopolis of today. This book is a panoramic overview and an analysis of the city in all its manifestations: the arts, architecture, crafts, religions, laws, pastimes and politics.

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The City in History by Lewis Mumford

The author traces the evolution of towns, from the primitive cave-shrines and burial tombs of palaeolithic man to the sprawling megalopolis of today. This book is both a panoramic overview and an analysis of the city in all its glorious manifestations: the arts, architecture, crafts, religions, laws, pastimes and politics that created, and are created by the city.
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ISBN 13 9780140137170
ISBN 10 0140137173
Title The City in History
Author Lewis Mumford
Series Penguin History
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Year published 1991-01-31
Number of pages 752
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.