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Metropolis
A History of the City, Humankind's Greatest Invention
Book • 2020
In 'Metropolis', Ben Wilson takes readers on a journey through 7,000 years of urban history, from the world's first city, Uruk, to modern-day metropolises like New York and Shanghai.
The book explores how cities have been the cradles of innovation, art, religion, and trade, and how they have shaped human society.
Wilson delves into the complexities of urban life, including both the positive and negative aspects, such as urban resilience, social dysfunction, and the evolution of public spaces.
The book is a rich and accessible account, filled with historical anecdotes and analysis, making it a compelling read for history and public policy enthusiasts.
The book explores how cities have been the cradles of innovation, art, religion, and trade, and how they have shaped human society.
Wilson delves into the complexities of urban life, including both the positive and negative aspects, such as urban resilience, social dysfunction, and the evolution of public spaces.
The book is a rich and accessible account, filled with historical anecdotes and analysis, making it a compelling read for history and public policy enthusiasts.
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