Changing Nations: Megacities

From the walled city of ancient Jericho to the modern-day metropolis of Tokyo, discover what cities can tell us about our poast while also inspiring us to build a better future. Take a voyage of discovery and witness the birth of democracy in Athens, walk the lamplit streets of Benin deep in the West African rainforest, or discover what life was like in China's long-lost capital city of Xianyang.
Featuring 25 specially created city maps and written in consultation with expert curators at the British Museum, this captivating book is packed with countless facts for curious readers to return to again and again.

Delve into the social and cultural history of 100 of the world's most important cities. From the first towns in Mesopotamia to today's global metropolises, cities have marked the progress of civilization.

Like Stephen Biesty's incredible cross sections, these meticulous illustrations introduce ten of the world's great cities over|the past thousand years. Aerial views, interiors, exteriors, cross-sections, and even underwater perspectives, an astonishing|combination of art and history.

New Yorkers live in a huge range of living conditions. Residents of Manhattan may live in homes costing millions of dollars, while in the next borough residents live in over-crowded high-rises, unable to afford good health care. A powerful symbol of American culture, the city suffered the devastating consequences of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Yet New York has bounced back. A business and finance centre, the city is a cornerstone of the global economy. It welcomes immigrants, with over a third of the population foreign born. It has dealt with crime and has started both citywide and local measures to address problems such as recycling and air quality.

A new series about exciting places far from home written for young travelers. Covers all the cool stuff kids need to know about London. Lively stories and a blend of photos, illustrations, cartoons and quirky graphics.

A new series about exciting places far from home written for young travellers. Covers all the cool stuff kids need to know about Paris. Lively stories and a blend of photos, illustrations, cartoons and quirky graphics

Tokyo is the the largest city in the world, with nearly thirty three million people. It has suffered from a protracted recession, has an ageing population, and is under constant threat from earthquakes. Despite these problems, Tokyo is one of the most important economic centres in the world, with globally important businesses and exciting modern architecture. Tokyo has retained a strong cultural identity with many traditional celebrations taking place throughout the year. The city government has invested in large-scale plans extending to 2025 to reduce traffic and pollution and to link distant areas of the city with new rail and road building programmes.