HOW TO READ TOWNS AND CITIES (OLD)

The fortunes of towns and cities rise and fall along with the fate of the civilisations to which they belong. Some are lost entirely, now no more than ruins; others have thrived as urban centres for millennia; all contain vital clues embedded in their streets and skylines. Packed with plans, maps, and drawings, this book explores the history of cities from our earliest urban origins to the contemporary megalopolis - and shows us how to perceive the stories hidden in the fabric of our own neighbourhoods.