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Cities : the first 6,000 years

by Monica L. Smith

An exploration of the 6,000-year history and evolution of cities, examining why humans are drawn to urban environments. This study uses archaeological evidence to analyse how urban centres shape social mobility, economic structures, and global connectivity.

Accession 14676 ISBN 9781471163661 Publisher Simon & Schuster
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