We were delighted to welcome Philip Parker back to Stanfords on Thursday to talk about his new book History of Cities in Maps.
From ancient civilizations to modern-day metropolises, maps have played a crucial role in urban progress.
This book explores the development of cities through more than 70 captivating maps, each of which gives a unique visual representation of and historical context to the city it surveys. Spanning more than 9,000 years, ‘History of Cities in Maps’ tells the fascinating story of human civilization: from cities founded on sacred places, ideas and power, to early examples of town planning and later innovations such as skyscrapers and urban transport.
History of Cities in Maps is available now for £30
https://www.stanfords.co.uk/history-of-cities-in-maps-9780008671815