From the Capitol dome of Washington, D.C., to the canals of Venice, this brilliantly photographed guide travels to 100 of the world's most fascinating cities. J

Discusses a great variety of cities throughout the world and their impact on great events by great people.

A work of history, but also about art and architecture, trade and commerce, travel and exploration, economics and politics, this is above all a book about peopl

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 collec

Delve into the social and cultural history of 100 of the world's most important cities. From the first towns in Mesopotamia to today's global metropolises, citi