Braun/Hogenberg. Cities of the World (English)

Discover the Civitates orbis terrarum, a vintage jewel in urban cartography. Featuring town plans, bird's-eye views, maps and evocative city scenes across Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America, this is an unrivaled panorama of city living and mapping at the turn of the 17th century. This complete reprint of all 363 color plates is complemented by Braun's personal writings and detailed commentaries of each map.