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Abbasids City planning United States Civilization, Medieval Emperor Charlemagne 742-814 Influence Emperors France Biography Europe History 476-1492 Holy Roman Empire Foreign relations Middle East Islamic Empire History 750-1258 Middle East Foreign relations Holy Roman Empire Urban renewal United StatesSpeck, Jeff.
Summary: Jeff Speck has dedicated his career to determining what makes cities thrive. And he has boiled it down to one key factor: walkability. The very idea of a modern metropolis evokes visions of bustling sidewalks, vital mass transit, and a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly urban core. But in the typical American city, the car is still king, and downtown is a place that's easy to drive to but often not...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2012
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Summary: In the year 800, Pope Leo III placed the crown of imperial Rome on a Germanic king named Karl. Thus, the man later hailed as Charlemagne claimed his empire and forever shaped the destiny of Europe. Transporting readers far beyond Europe to the glittering palaces of Constantinople and the streets of medieval Baghdad, this far-ranging book shows how the Frankish king and his wise counselors built...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ecco 2006