City In History, The

by Mumford, Lewis

The city’s development from ancient times to the modern age. Winner of the National Book Award. “One of the major works of scholarship of the twentieth century” (Christian Science Monitor). Index; illustrations.

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The City in History: Its Origins, Its Transformations, and Its Prospects

by Mumford, Lewis

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THE CITY IN HISTORY: Its Origins, Its Transformations, and Its Prospects

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The city in history : its origins, its transformations, and its prospects

The city in history : its origins, its transformations, and its prospects

by Mumford, Lewis (1895-1990)

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The City in History: Its Origins, its Transformations, and its Prospects

by Lewis Mumford

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The city in history: its origins, its transformations, and its prospects.

The city in history: its origins, its transformations, and its prospects.

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The City in History: Its Origins, Its Transformations, And Its Prospects (Penguin history)

by Mumford, Lewis

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by Mumford, Lewis

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NY: Harcourt, Brace & World, 1961. 2nd printing; dj w/lite chipping, rubbing at folds,,unclipped price, in mylar; black c w/moderate wear at tips; 657 clean, unmarked pages. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by B/W Photos. 8 Vo.
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The City in History: Its Origins, Its Transformations, and Its Prospects [Hardcover] Mumford, Lewis

by Mumford, Lewis

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