{"product_id":"worlds-greatest-cities-editors-of-chartwell-books-9780785837947","title":"World's Greatest Cities: A Journey Through the Most Dynamic and Fascinating Cities in the World","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWorld's Greatest Cities\u003c\/i\u003e is an illuminating visual guide to 30 incredible cities around the globe--with annotated 3-D reconstructions and cutaway models that allow you to journey right to the soul of each of them.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For thousands of years, cities built by humans have reflected their beliefs, their power, their needs, and their desires. \u003cb\u003ePalaces\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eprisons\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003echurches\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003emosques\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eskyscrapers\u003c\/b\u003e and suspension \u003cb\u003ebridges\u003c\/b\u003e are the tracks that history, sometimes glorious, often violent, imprints on these cities. But these cities are also \u003cb\u003ethe men and women who inhabit them\u003c\/b\u003e and who stamp a unique character onto each of them. The spirit of each city is also etched in the daily coming and going of the streets, the hustle and bustle of the markets, and in the unhurried discussions of the caf s. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Explore the cities of the world today that leave a lasting impression on those who visit them. These cities offer \u003cb\u003erich architectural heritage\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003espectacular natural environments\u003c\/b\u003e. But above all, they have a vitality that makes them unique. They are cities that know how to grow, transform, and reinvent themselves without losing their essence. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeel the heartbeat of the most vibrant and exciting cities around the globe.\u003c\/b\u003e Skyscrapers, alongside ancient marvels, are beautifully illustrated and perfectly complement the engaging text that describes the creation and history of these celebrated destinations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe cities examined are: \u003c\/b\u003e Paris, San Francisco, New York City, Toronto, Mexico City, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, London, Barcelona, Rome, Venice, Vienna, Stockholm, Amsterdam, Brussels, Berlin, Prague, Athens, Moscow, Istanbul, Jerusalem, Dubai, Sydney, Auckland, Cairo, Johannesburg, Mumbai, Beijing, Seoul, Tokyo, \u003cb\u003eand all of their landmark sites\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Editors of Chartwell Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0785837949\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780785837947\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chartwell Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/22\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.70w x 0.90d","brand":"Editors of Chartwell Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43996720169215,"sku":"9780785837947","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3f88f883-cf85-4837-b605-e7464680cefb.jpg?v=1683343303","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/worlds-greatest-cities-editors-of-chartwell-books-9780785837947","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}