Ten Cities that Led the World
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'A book of ideas [...] Strathern ably guides us through these
moments of glory.' -- The Times ***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 millennia. We see
Constantinople evolve into Istanbul, revolutionary sparks fly in
Enlightenment Paris, and the railways, canals and ships that built
Imperial London. In Moscow men build spaceships while others
starve, New York's skyscrapers rise up to a soundtrack of jazz,
Mumbai becomes home to immense wealth and poverty, and Beijing's
economic transformation leads the way.Each city has its own
distinct personality, and Ten Cities that Led the World brings
their rich and diverse histories to life, reminding us of the
foundations we have built on and how our futures will be shaped.
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Hodder & Stoughton ,
Paul Strathern
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Hodder & Stoughton,
Paul Strathern
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Hodder and Stoughton
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