Christopher Hibbert – Cities and Civilisations – The Folio Society, London, 2003 Edition note First Folio Society printing of this abridged edition, first published by Weidenfeld and Nicolson in 1987. Introduction In Cities and Civilisations, acclaimed historian Christopher Hibbert offers a panoramic tour of the world’s greatest urban centres at the height of their influence. This 2003 Folio Society edition is a visually rich celebration of the city, exploring how architecture, culture, and politics have shaped human life from ancient Thebes to modern New York. ​ Content The book is a chronological survey of 21 major cities, divided into three parts: The Ancient City (including Thebes, Athens, Rome), The Developing City (such as Constantinople, Florence, London, Venice), and The Modern City (New Orleans, Tokyo, Moscow, New York, Sydney). ​ Hibbert vividly reconstructs daily life, artistic achievements, and the defining character of each metropolis. ​ This edition is profusely illustrated with colour plates, maps, and period engravings that complement the text. ​ Features Bound in brown buckram, blocked in gold and dark green with a stylized design of architectural landmarks from various eras (domes, spires, skyscrapers) on the front cover. ​ Spine titled in gold on a dark green panel. ​ Endpapers feature a panoramic view of Florence (front) and New York (back). ​ Set in Poliphilus type on Fineblade Smooth paper. ​ Housed in a matching slipcase with a large colour pictorial label on the side. ​ Condition Very good condition. ​ Shipping The book will be carefully wrapped to protect the buckram binding and slipcase, and shipped as an insured, tracked parcel.