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

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Review: Origins and future of cities - Great book on the origins and evolution of cities from ancient to modern times. Skips the early modern period
Review: A Real Reference work. - A thicker volume than expected, packed with information. A reference work for the student of History.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #172,796 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #32 in City Planning & Urban Development #42 in Urban Planning and Development #122 in Sociology of Urban Areas |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (158) |
| Dimensions  | 5.25 x 1.92 x 8 inches |
| ISBN-10  | 0156180359 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0156180351 |
| Item Weight  | 10.4 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 657 pages |
| Publication date  | October 23, 1968 |
| Publisher  | Mariner Books |
| Reading age  | 14 years and up |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Origins and future of cities
*by F***F on December 9, 2025*

Great book on the origins and evolution of cities from ancient to modern times. Skips the early modern period

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Real Reference work.
*by C***I on November 21, 2025*

A thicker volume than expected, packed with information. A reference work for the student of History.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent service!
*by J***3 on February 20, 2024*

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