A History of the World in 25 Cities at the British Museum

Presenting a stunningly illustrated book of extraordinary city maps, tracing the story of human civilization throughout history. A History of the World in 25 Cities is a gorgeous, large-format gift hardback with a stunning neon cover, showcasing 25 beautifully illustrated city maps from around the world, spanning ancient history to the present day.

Co-authored by award-winning children's authors Tracey Turner and Andrew Donkin, in consultation with specialist curators at the British Museum, readers can embark on a journey to cities from every continent on Earth. From the walled city of Jericho built over 10,000 years ago to the modern-day metropolis of Tokyo, the most densely populated city in the world today.

Featuring vibrant, beautifully detailed artwork from Libby VanderPloeg, each meticulously researched map provides a unique snapshot in time, such as exploring Athens in ancient Greece during the birth of democracy or wandering the lamplit streets of medieval Benin in the West African rainforest. Even the long-lost capital city of Xianyang in China, for which no original map exists, has been recreated with support from the British Museum's team of experts.

Following each map are two gorgeously illustrated pages of captivating information about what life was (or is like) for the city's inhabitants at the time, including a bite-sized look at each city in numbers. Packed with countless facts for curious readers to revisit, this is the perfect gift for children eager to explore global history.

The cities featured include Jericho, Memphis, Athens, Xianyang, Rome, Constantinople, Baghdad, Jórvík, Benin City, Tenochtitlán, Granada, Beijing, Venice, Delhi, Cuzco, Amsterdam, Sydney, Paris, London, Bangkok, Saint Petersburg, New York City, Berlin, San Francisco, and Tokyo. The book also includes an exploration of "Cities of Today" and "Cities of Tomorrow."

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