City: A Story of Roman Planning and Construction by David Macaulay
City: a Story of Roman Planning and Construction by David Macaulay is a 112 page hardcover published in 1974 by Houghton Mifflin company. The dust jacket shows shelf-wear and some clothed tearing and surface rubbing. Inside, the book is in very good condition. Book Summary The Romans were masters of the art of city planning. In City David Macaulay creates the imaginary Roman city of Verbonia; through his impressively detailed drawings and clear descriptive text he shows just how superbly the Romans build new and exciting cities which function for the people who are to inhabit them. The book pictures and describes how the City's population and size were determined before construction began, how ample space was allowed for houses, shops, public squares, and temples; how streets, sidewalks, and sewer systems were designed to serve best those who lived and worked within the city walls. The step by step process of constructing such aspects as roads and bridges, the city wall, water and d