Cities of the Classical World: An Atlas and Gazetteer of 120 Centres of Ancient Civilization

This book is a great gazetteer of 120 ancient centers of civilization, with 120 specially drawn maps tracing each city's thoroughfares and defenses, monuments, and places of worship. It will transform the way we see the ancient world.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 448 pages
\n Publication date: 28 February 2019
\n Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
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This remarkable book is a true treasure for historians, offering a comprehensive gazetteer of 120 ancient centers of civilization. It provides a fresh and insightful perspective on these remarkable cities, from Alexandria to York. The key highlight of "Cities of the Classical World" is its collection of 120 meticulously drawn maps, which meticulously trace the streets, defenses, monuments, and places of worship of each city. These maps are presented on a uniform scale, allowing readers to appreciate the relative sizes of cities like Babylon, Paris, London, and Constantinople in a visually captivating manner. In addition to the maps, the book includes a comprehensive and insightful commentary on each city's development, strategic significance, rulers, and ordinary inhabitants. This captivating and elegant atlas offers a new and transformative perspective on the ancient world, enriching our understanding and appreciation of this remarkable era. Whether you are an avid historian or simply interested in exploring the rich tapestry of human civilization, "Cities of the Classical World" is a must-read that will captivate and inspire you.

\n Weight: 328g\n
Dimension: 196 x 131 x 26 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781846144288\n \n