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Metropolis: A History of Humankind’s Greatest Invention by Ben Wilson covers the vast history of cities, from the earliest city, Uruk, through the ages, looking at different cities and how cities have impacted humans and the world around us.
The way Ben Wilson tells the story is really enjoyable, with a city being focused on for a certain period, and highlighting a certain feature.
There is a little mention of Coronavirus at the beginning of the book, which was obviously added as many people are moving out of cities currently, trying to escape the close proximity with others who could spread the disease. But the push and pull of people in cities is covered in this book.
I enjoyed the way it’s written, and how Ben Wilson brings the history and cities to life.
Metropolis: A History of Humankind’s Greatest Invention was published on 24th September 2020, and is available to buy from Amazon, Waterstones, and your local independent bookshop.
I’m afraid I couldn’t find a link for you to follow Ben Wilson!
I was given this book in return for an unbiased review, so my thanks to NetGalley and to Vintage.