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.

THE CITIES ISSUE: Ideas for a brighter future

Mumbai is the economic engine of India - the city boasts huge manufacturing and service industries, is India's largest port, has its busiest airports, and is home to one of the world's biggest film industries. A large middle class enjoys excellent private schools and hospitals. These successes, allied with the city's cosmopolitan atmosphere, make it a magnet to hundreds of thousands of migrants every year - but most new migrants struggle to find homes or work. The poverty of many residents and appalling environmental conditions mean health problems are widespread - cholera and typhoid are common, and 60 per cent of the inhabitants suffer from rhinitis caused by pollution. The city's infrastructure groans under its huge population, which is growing at an unsustainable rate. The authorities, in an attempt to address the city's problems, have set up the Mumbai Taskforce for Vision 2020, aiming to modernise the city for the twenty-first century.

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.

Discover how some of the world's greatest cities have changed over time. Compare the past and present by looking at|featured photographs of landmarks, streets, buildings and commerical districts from the early 1900s alongside recent images of the|same place. By delving into the history of each location, you can explore the social, economic and technological factors that shaped|the face of the city, and the lives of the people who live in it.

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.

Compares the past and present by featuring photographs of landmarks, streets, buildings and commercial districts from the|early 1900s alongside recent images of the same place. By delving into the history of each location, readers can explore the social,|economic and technological factors that shaped the face of the city and the lives of the people who live in it.

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.