Publisher's Synopsis
More than four centuries on from its first publication, discover one of the jewels of urban cartography and civic studies. This book includes the most enchanting colour plates from the 'Civitates Orbis Terrarum', a magnificent collection of town map engravings, produced between 1572 and 1617. Featuring plans, bird's-eye views, and maps for all major cities in Europe, plus important urban centres in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, this masterwork in urban mapping gives us a comprehensive view of city life at the turn of the 17th century.
