The Morphology of the Times: European Cities and Their Historical Growth (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9783869223094)

This book highlights radical urban transformation in eight cities spread across continental Europe. The point of departure, and the foundation of European urbanisation, is the Roman colonial town. In every case social dynamics guided the urban transitions in a traceable way, such that it has been possible to deduce the intellectual underpinnings of the contemporary built environments, as featured in these pages. Differing contexts of time and place show the overarching march of European history and related themes at the urban level. Fundamental changes are brought to light. Each story demonstrates a separate and fundamental transition, ranging from earlier collective configurations to the more institutionalised structures of later periods.

Author: Ton Hinse
ISBN-10: 386922309X
ISBN-13: 9783869223094
Publisher: Dom Publishers
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2014
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.10lbs
Size: 9.40h x 8.00w x 0.90d