An exciting cartographic study of urban development, ideal for map and history enthusiasts. The city, a concept almost as old as history itself, represents a contradiction of human innovation and intervention, order and conflict. From ancient civilizations to modern metropolises, maps have played a crucial role in urban progress. This book explores the development of cities through more than 70 fascinating maps.

Each map in this beautifully designed volume offers a unique visual representation and historical context of the city it examines. Spanning over 4,500 years, this book masterfully curates more than 70 historical maps that tell the interesting story of human civilization: from cities founded on sacred sites, ideas and power, to early examples of spatial planning and the latest innovations like skyscrapers and urban transit systems.

Includes maps of famous capitals as well as lesser-known urban areas, such as:

• Mohenjo-Daro, c. 2500 BC
• Babylon, c. 600 BC
• Rome, c. 210 AD
• Baghdad, 762 AD
• Constantinople, 1422
• Tenochtitlan, 1524
• Dublin, 1610
• Kyoto, 1626
• New Amsterdam, 1660
• Edinburgh, 1780
• Adelaide, 1838
• Lagos, 1885
• Los Angeles, 1908
• Brasília, 1957
• Chongqing, 2016
• Dubai, 2020

Pages: 224, Year of Publication: 0114, Dimensions: 21.3x21.3 cm