History of Urban Form: Before the Urban Revolutions

by A.E.J. Morris

Provides an international history of urban development, from its origins to the industrial revolution. This well established book maintains the high standard of information found in the previous two editions, describing the physical results of some 5000 years of urban activity. It explains and develops the concept of 'unplanned' cities that grow organically, in contrast with 'planned' cities that were shaped in response to urban form determinants. Spread throughout the texts are copious illustrations from a wealth of sources, including cartographic urban records, aerial and other photographs, original drawings and the author's numerous analytical line drawings. [from Barnes&Noble descrip]

Genres: Urban Planning, History, Architecture, Cities, Urbanism, Geography, Urban

328 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1979

Reviews

[Suzanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book, largely a text but a fascinating read despite its scholarly, dry appearance--ancient formations of civilizations urbanizing into their modern iterations.

[Lily Keefauver · Rating 3 out of 5]

read for a class. dense. imo not my cup of tea. just a lot of reading and it felt boring im sorry but im not sorry

[Jeki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pleasant, charming, and intriguing....
You should see this book, and see how the analysis will make you drowning in the history of ancient times...