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This book follows the evolution of the very large city across the world from its origins in Ancient times to its current dominant position in both the industrialised world and the Third World. In-depth studies are devoted to the key giant cities of human history at decisive points in their growth. The case-studies include Rome, London, Saint-Petersburg, Moscow, Bangkok and Berlin. Additional studies deal with the general characteristics of the megalopolis, stressing its implications for cultural life.

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Book category Books in English Humanities History History: earliest times to present day

• Full title: Megalopolis: The Giant City in History
• Author: Theo Barker, Anthony Sutcliffe
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 213
• EAN: 9781349230532
• ISBN: 1349230537
• ID: 03615037
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Weight: 296 g
• Dimensions: 216 × 140 × 13 mm
• Date of publishing: 13. December 1993

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