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

by Colin McEvedy

Book Overview

From Alexandria to York, this unique illustrated guide shows us the great centers of classical civilization afresh. The book's key feature is 120 specially-drawn maps tracing each city's thoroughfares and defenses, monuments and places of worship. Every map is to the same scale, allowing readers for the first time to appreciate visually the relative sizes of Babylon and Paris, London and Constantinople. There are also clear, incisive commentaries...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1846144280
• ISBN13: 9781846144288
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: Penguin UK
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.0" x 7.7"