Cities of the Classical World

Cities of the Classical WorldA fascinating illustrated history of the most important cities of antiquity, from Alexandria to York. From Alexandria to York, this unique illustrated guide shows us the great centres of classical civilisation afresh. The book's key feature is 120 specially drawn maps tracing each city's thoroughfares and defences, monuments and places of worship. Every map is to the same scale, allowing readers for the first time to appreciate visually the relative