Landscapes of Preindustrial Urbanism
| Author | : Georges Farhat |
| Publisher | : Dumbarton Oaks Colloquium Series in the History of Landscape Architecture |
| Total Pages | : 312 |
| Release | : 2020 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0884024717 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780884024712 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (712 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Landscapes of Preindustrial Urbanism by : Georges Farhat
Download or read book Landscapes of Preindustrial Urbanism written by Georges Farhat and published by Dumbarton Oaks Colloquium Series in the History of Landscape Architecture. This book was released on 2020 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Industrial Revolution is seen as a turning point in the emergence of the metropolis. But, as Landscapes of Preindustrial Urbanism shows, features associated with contemporary urban landscapes can also be found in preindustrial contexts. A group of essays examine how clusters of agrarian communities evolved into the earliest cities.