Great Cities, DK
Great Cities, DK
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Great Cities
Their History and Culture

Author: DK

Narrator: Tim Rumboll

Unabridged: 14 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: DK

Published: 08/31/2021


Synopsis

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, cities have marked the progress of civilization. Great Cities offers a rich historical overview of each featured city.

The latest title in the series style of Artists, Writers, Philosophers, and Composers, this lavish audiobook goes under the skin of cities both ancient and modern - from Persepolis and Tikal, Paris and Vienna to Prague, Amsterdam, Tokyo, and Dubai. Which ancient civilization founded the precursor to Mexico City? Why was Venice the gateway to the East? What was the Belle Epoque? Which was the first city to build sewers? Great Cities takes you there, and tells you all this and more.

A book not just about history but also about art, architecture, commerce, and politics, Great Cities provides a fascinating insight into what has shaped the places where we live. Perfect for history, geography, and arts enthusiasts.

About The Author

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books.  https://www.dk.com/


Reviews

Good book to read to determine more cities that should be on the tourist list – and to review again prior to taking a trip. It is truly amazing how many great cities exist and are worth a visit. Of the 48 cities fully highlighted with a half dozen pages, I visited only 14; and of the 52 cities highl......more

Goodreads review by Chad

I picked this up as an audiobook from my local library. I didn't have high expectations-- can you imagine turning a coffee table book into an audiobook? But I was really impressed. It was the perfect read for doing dishes to, and I finished it on a long car trip this past weekend. It's a fantastic b......more

Goodreads review by Pat

When they get it right as they have there is nothing to beat a DK book. Wonderfully illustrated with a satisfyingly broad sweep of cities covered. I learnt a lot about so many different countries and cultures. The best endorsement I can give it is that I now want to visit most of those cities I’ve n......more