The Oxford handbook of cities in world history / edited by Peter Clark.

Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2013.
Description
1 online resource (xxix, 882 pages) : illustrations, maps.

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Oxford handbooks. [More in this series]
Summary note
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.
Bibliographic references
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Source of description
Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on Mar. 18, 2013).
Other title(s)
Cities in world history
ISBN
  • 9780191637704
  • 019163770X
  • 9780191750366
  • 0191750360
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