From Alexandria to York, this unique illustrated guide shows us the
great centers of classical civilization afresh. The book's key feature
is 120 specially-drawn maps tracing each city's thoroughfares and
defenses, monuments and places of worship. Every map is to the same
scale, allowing readers for the first time to appreciate visually the
relative sizes of Babylon and Paris, London and Constantinople. There
are also clear, incisive commentaries on each city's development,
strategic importance, rulers and ordinary inhabitants. This compelling
and elegant atlas opens a new window on to the ancient world, and will
transform the way we see it.