Cities that shaped the ancient world /

Today we take living in cities, with all their attractions and annoyances, for granted. But when did humans first come together to live in large groups, creating an urban landscape? What were these places like to inhabit? More than simply a history of ancient cities, this volume also reveals the art...

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Other Authors: Norwich, John Julius, 1929-2018
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : Thames and Hudson, 2014.
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