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Cities of the classical world, an atlas and gazetteer of 120 centres of ancient civilization, Colin McEvedy ; edited by Douglas Stuart Oles

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Cities of the classical world, an atlas and gazetteer of 120 centres of ancient civilization, Colin McEvedy ; edited by Douglas Stuart Oles

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Cities of the classical world

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bibliography

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Colin McEvedy ; edited by Douglas Stuart Oles

Sub title

an atlas and gazetteer of 120 centres of ancient civilization

Summary

From Alexandria to York, this unique guide shows us the great centres of classical civilization afresh. The book's key feature is 120 specially-drawn maps tracing each city's thoroughfares and defences, 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 on each city's development, strategic importance, rulers and ordinary inhabitants

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