General historical introduction to the elements that determine the shape of the city.
"Spiro Kostof, the renowned architectural historian and chronicler of urban form, presents a universal history of the elements of cities: streets, public places, urban divisions, and the borders of city and countryside. This is both an independent study and a companion volume to…
Algemene historische inleiding over de elementen die de vorm van de stad bepalen.
The City Assembled is a unique history of the elements of cities. Both a classic study in architectural and social history and a pointer to the future, this book is a fitting testament to Kostof's wide-ranging intellectual powers.
"Spiro Kostof, the renowned architectural historian and chronicler of urban form, presents a universal history of the elements of cities: streets, public places, urban divisions, and the borders of city and countryside. This is both an independent study and a companion volume to…
