{"product_id":"9781529356441","title":"Paul Strathern - Ten Cities that Led the World From Ancient Metropolis to Modern Megacity","description":"\u003cp\u003eWritten by Paul Strathern. Themes include History, Ancient, World, Civilization, Social History.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A book of ideas [...] Strathern ably guides us through these moments of glory.' --\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ***\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Each city has its own distinct personality, and \u003ci\u003eTen Cities that Led the World\u003c\/i\u003e brings their rich and diverse histories to life, reminding us of the foundations we have built on and how our futures will be shaped.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll books at Vastela are pre-owned. Condition varies from good to near-new. No book is sold in unacceptable condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vastela Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58031053275510,"sku":null,"price":8.9,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7144\/1981\/files\/9781529356441.jpg?v=1780672306","url":"https:\/\/www.vastelabooks.com\/products\/9781529356441","provider":"Vastela Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}