The Oxford handbook of cities in world history [electronic resource] / edited by Peter Clark.
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TextPublication details: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2013.Description: 1 online resource : ill., mapsISBN: - 9780191750366 (ebook) :
- Cities in world history
- 909.09732 23
Includes bibliographical references and index.
In 2008 for the first time the majority of the planet's inhabitants lived in cities and towns. Becoming globally urban has been one of mankind's greatest collective achievements over time. Written by leading scholar, this is a detailed survey of the world's cities and towns from ancient times to the present day.
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