Cities of the Classical World : An Atlas and Gazetteer of 120 Centres of Ancient Civilization
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Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1846144280
ISBN-13
9781846144288
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint
Penguin Books Ltd
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Feb 28th, 2019
Print length
448 Pages
Weight
330 grams
Dimensions
19.60 x 13.10 x 2.60 cms
Product Classification:
Ancient WorldClassical history / classical civilisationAncient history
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''This book will delight any historian. It''s a superb gazetteer of 120 centres of ancient civilization'' (Daily Telegraph)
From Alexandria to York, this unique illustrated guide allows us to see the great centres of classical civilization afresh.
The key feature of Cities of the Classical World is 120 specially drawn maps tracing each city''s thoroughfares and defences, monuments and places of worship. Every map is to the same scale, allowing readers for the first time to appreciate visually the relative sizes of Babylon and Paris, London and Constantinople. There is also a clear, incisive commentary on each city''s development, strategic importance, rulers and ordinary inhabitants.
This compelling and elegant atlas opens a new window on to the ancient world, and will transform the way we see it.
From Alexandria to York, this unique illustrated guide allows us to see the great centres of classical civilization afresh.
The key feature of Cities of the Classical World is 120 specially drawn maps tracing each city''s thoroughfares and defences, monuments and places of worship. Every map is to the same scale, allowing readers for the first time to appreciate visually the relative sizes of Babylon and Paris, London and Constantinople. There is also a clear, incisive commentary on each city''s development, strategic importance, rulers and ordinary inhabitants.
This compelling and elegant atlas opens a new window on to the ancient world, and will transform the way we see it.
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