Publisher's Synopsis
A pictorial history of the urban environment from 4000 BC to the present day, examining the architecture, geographical, social and economic development of the city. Using specific buildings as examples, the book traces how the modern city has evolved and grown, what were the factors behind it, how it affected lifestyles and how further developments occurred. The periods covered include The Roman Empire, Renaissance Italy, the Industrial Revolution, and the futuristic cities that herald the 21st century.
