Great cities are complex, chaotic and colossal. These are cities that dominate the world stage and define eras; where ideas flourish, revolutions are born and history is made. Through ten unique cities, from the founding of ancient capitals to buzzing modern megacities, Paul Strathern explores how urban centres lead civilisation forward, enjoying a moment of glory before passing on the baton. We journey back to discover Babylonian mathematics, Athenian theatre and intellectual debate, and Roman construction that has lasted millenia. We see Constantinople evolve into Istanbul, revo Ten Cities That Led the World - Paul Strathern od authora Paul Strathern a nakladatelství za skvělé ceny na e-shopu Martinus. cz.
| Autor |
Paul Strathern |
| Jazyk |
anglický |
| Počet stran |
288 |
| Rok vydání |
2022 |
| Nakladatelství |
Hodder and Stoughton |
