The City: A World History (New Oxford World History) by Andrew Lees

The City: A World History (New Oxford World History)

Andrew Lees

160 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

nonfiction history informative medium-paced
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For the curious and history-hungry reader who craves a sweeping narrative that spans millennia, The City: A World History by Andrew Lees is a treasure trove of fascinating stories and insights into the rise and evolution of urban centers, weaving together the threads of politics, culture, and innovation that have shaped the world's greatest cities.

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The City: A World History tells the story of the rise and development of urban centers from ancient times to the twenty-first century. It begins with the establishment of the first cities in the Near East in the fourth millennium BCE, and goes on ...

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