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

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WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD. A definitive classic, Lewis Mumford's massive historical study brings together a wide array of evidence — from the earliest group habitats to medieval towns to the modern centers of commerce — to show how the urban form has changed throughout human civilization. Mumford explores the factors that made Greek cities uniques and offers a controversial view of the Roman city concept. He explains how the role of monasticism influenced Christian towns and how mercanitile capitalism shapes the modern city today. The City in History remains a powerfully influential work, one that has shaped the agendas of urban planners, sociologists, and social critics since its publication in the 1960s.

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 |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #168,164 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #35 in Urban Planning and Development #102 in Sociology of Urban Areas #306 in History of Civilization & Culture |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 160 Reviews |

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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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A comparative analysis of cities
*by J***N on July 16, 2002*

Lewis Mumford deftly explores the formation and development of the city from its early Mesopotamian and Egyptian roots to its modern day manifestations. It is the logical extension of his earlier works on the subject, in particular "The Culture of Cities," which has been partially absorbed into this volume. Of particular interest to meis his analysis of the walled versus open cities, and the sharply opposing world views of the progenitors of these cities. Mumford was particularly drawn to the early Hellenic and later medieval town planning ideals. He noted how the early cities knew their limits, and established satellite communities, rather than continually extend their boundaries. Loose-knit federations were formed, which were much more democratic than were the Roman and Baroque regimental cities. He charts the evolution of modern city planning ideals, very critical of Le Corbusier's "Radiant City" and other megalomaniac ideas which arose in the 20th century. Mumford favored the "garden city" ideals of Ebeneezer Howard, which recognized the destructive impact of industrialization on urban centers; rather than those schemes which extolled the industrial city as the city of the future. Mumford is careful not to over reach, or at least let you know when he is forming suppositions. His annotated bibliography is immense, and probably the single most compelling aspect of this book for those who want to read more on the subject. The new Harcourt paperback edition, which came when I ordered this volume, has a more handsome cover than that shown in this listing.

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