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World's Greatest Cities: A Journey Through the Most Dynamic and Fascinating Cities in the World
World's Greatest Cities is an illuminating visual guide to 30 incredible cities around the globe—with annotated 3-D reconstructions and cutaway models that allow you to journey right to the soul of each of them.
For thousands of years, cities built by humans have reflected their beliefs, their power, their needs, and their desires. Palaces and prisons, churches and mosques, skyscrapers and suspension bridges are the tracks that history, sometimes glorious, often violent, imprints on these cities. But these cities are also the men and women who inhabit them and who stamp a unique character onto each of them. The spirit of each city is also etched in the daily coming and going of the streets, the hustle and bustle of the markets, and in the unhurried discussions of the cafés.
Explore the cities of the world today that leave a lasting impression on those who visit them. These cities offer rich architectural heritage and spectacular natural environments. But above all, they have a vitality that makes them unique. They are cities that know how to grow, transform, and reinvent themselves without losing their essence.
Feel the heartbeat of the most vibrant and exciting cities around the globe. Skyscrapers, alongside ancient marvels, are beautifully illustrated and perfectly complement the engaging text that describes the creation and history of these celebrated destinations.
The cities examined are: Paris, San Francisco, New York City, Toronto, Mexico City, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, London, Barcelona, Rome, Venice, Vienna, Stockholm, Amsterdam, Brussels, Berlin, Prague, Athens, Moscow, Istanbul, Jerusalem, Dubai, Sydney, Auckland, Cairo, Johannesburg, Mumbai, Beijing, Seoul, Tokyo, and all of their landmark sites.
For thousands of years, cities built by humans have reflected their beliefs, their power, their needs, and their desires. Palaces and prisons, churches and mosques, skyscrapers and suspension bridges are the tracks that history, sometimes glorious, often violent, imprints on these cities. But these cities are also the men and women who inhabit them and who stamp a unique character onto each of them. The spirit of each city is also etched in the daily coming and going of the streets, the hustle and bustle of the markets, and in the unhurried discussions of the cafés.
Explore the cities of the world today that leave a lasting impression on those who visit them. These cities offer rich architectural heritage and spectacular natural environments. But above all, they have a vitality that makes them unique. They are cities that know how to grow, transform, and reinvent themselves without losing their essence.
Feel the heartbeat of the most vibrant and exciting cities around the globe. Skyscrapers, alongside ancient marvels, are beautifully illustrated and perfectly complement the engaging text that describes the creation and history of these celebrated destinations.
The cities examined are: Paris, San Francisco, New York City, Toronto, Mexico City, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, London, Barcelona, Rome, Venice, Vienna, Stockholm, Amsterdam, Brussels, Berlin, Prague, Athens, Moscow, Istanbul, Jerusalem, Dubai, Sydney, Auckland, Cairo, Johannesburg, Mumbai, Beijing, Seoul, Tokyo, and all of their landmark sites.
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256 pages, Hardcover
Published June 30, 2020
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March 14, 2020
I love travel books, particularly those with big glossy pictures and enough historical and cultural facts to help me decide where on my mental list of places to visit I’ll position any spots that take my fancy. This book focuses on 30 cities which it says are sure to make a strong impressions all who visit them, with each having a rich architectural heritage or a spectacular natural environment and a uniqueness that sets them aside from other cities. It’s a tough call whittling down all the major cities of the world to a final group of this size and whilst I might have included a couple not covered here I do think this is a pretty good stab at it.
I’ve visited about a third of the cities listed here and each of them certainly impressed me. My personal favourites include Berlin, Venice, San Francisco and Sydney but in truth they all offered something slightly different and each was amazing in its own way. The format here is to provide some historical background, an birds eye map with places of interest picked out and also a detailed plan of a major structure synonymous with that location. It a short and punchy introduction to each city. And the photographs are wonderful, I particularly loved a view of Sydney, tracking a runner as he makes his way over the Harbour Bridge and showing a superb view of the vista below - absolutely stunning!
My sincere thanks to Quarto Publishing Group – Chartwell Books and NetGalley for supplying a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I’ve visited about a third of the cities listed here and each of them certainly impressed me. My personal favourites include Berlin, Venice, San Francisco and Sydney but in truth they all offered something slightly different and each was amazing in its own way. The format here is to provide some historical background, an birds eye map with places of interest picked out and also a detailed plan of a major structure synonymous with that location. It a short and punchy introduction to each city. And the photographs are wonderful, I particularly loved a view of Sydney, tracking a runner as he makes his way over the Harbour Bridge and showing a superb view of the vista below - absolutely stunning!
My sincere thanks to Quarto Publishing Group – Chartwell Books and NetGalley for supplying a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
April 20, 2020
A delightful way to crank up your wanderlust!
Reading this during a pandemic was both a mistake (seeing lush photos of places you are not allowed to go? Totally sucks) and amusing (at least I can live vicariously through this book and add a couple places to my future travel plans).
Still something I would recommend to friends who want to learn more about some of the world's most desired vacation spots.
Big thanks to NetGalley & Quarto Publishing Group - Chartwell Books for my DRC.
Reading this during a pandemic was both a mistake (seeing lush photos of places you are not allowed to go? Totally sucks) and amusing (at least I can live vicariously through this book and add a couple places to my future travel plans).
Still something I would recommend to friends who want to learn more about some of the world's most desired vacation spots.
Big thanks to NetGalley & Quarto Publishing Group - Chartwell Books for my DRC.
January 28, 2020
A good book about the biggest cities in our world. It covers every continent and present the city in three two full pages (so six if you follow). The first presenting and overview of the city, the second is for information about the city, historic and cultural, and the third and last one is about the most significant/impressive/popular building of the city. Well done in every aspect, not ideal to read on a Ipad, even a big one, due to the two pages in one landscape orientation which make the text appear really really small and you constantly zoom in and out of it, but in paper it would be a much fun experience. Still worth in whatever the media!
March 8, 2020
This is a very attractive and informative book that gives a taster of thirty of the World’s Greatest cities. Each city is introduced first with a colour photograph, followed by a bird’s eye view of the city with the main features picked out and the statistics (population, population density, foundation date, surface are and location), then a double page about the city (a bit of history, tourist sites and current situation), finally a double page on one of the city’s most famous buildings or areas.
I have been to seventeen of the thirty featured cities – all of the European cities except Moscow – and it was interesting to read the stats and to see if I had missed any of the must-see sights. In particular, I was interested in new features since my visits. For those cities I had not visited, but would like to, Jerusalem, Toronto and San Francisco stood out.
The book has just enough on each city to whet your appetite – not enough to really plan a trip or find out what really makes each city tick. But then, I suppose, the book would have to be soooo much bigger.
I was a bit disappointed that the pages on the specially featured buildings were of drawings, rather than photographs. I understand that way probably made pointing out the specific features easier, but did make the buildings look rather dull. In particular Hagia Sofia (Istanbul), St Marco (Venice) and La Sagrada Familia (Barcelona). I love visiting places of worship around the world (even though I am agnostic), and felt a bit let down by the insipid (though surely accurate) depictions. There were often tiny photos on the side – but they were too small to convey the majesty of these wonderful buildings.
The book would make a lovely present, particularly for children wanting to know more about the world.
I received this copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
I have been to seventeen of the thirty featured cities – all of the European cities except Moscow – and it was interesting to read the stats and to see if I had missed any of the must-see sights. In particular, I was interested in new features since my visits. For those cities I had not visited, but would like to, Jerusalem, Toronto and San Francisco stood out.
The book has just enough on each city to whet your appetite – not enough to really plan a trip or find out what really makes each city tick. But then, I suppose, the book would have to be soooo much bigger.
I was a bit disappointed that the pages on the specially featured buildings were of drawings, rather than photographs. I understand that way probably made pointing out the specific features easier, but did make the buildings look rather dull. In particular Hagia Sofia (Istanbul), St Marco (Venice) and La Sagrada Familia (Barcelona). I love visiting places of worship around the world (even though I am agnostic), and felt a bit let down by the insipid (though surely accurate) depictions. There were often tiny photos on the side – but they were too small to convey the majesty of these wonderful buildings.
The book would make a lovely present, particularly for children wanting to know more about the world.
I received this copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
April 4, 2020
AUTHOR
Editors of Chartwell Books
WHO IS THE TARGET AUDIENCE?
The World’s Greatest Cities is a book for all those who share a love of travel and exploration. Those who enjoy owning beautiful, high quality products will appreciate this tome. Anyone who has a yearning for knowledge of places beyond their reach or current understanding would benefit from the clear and concise information herein and the convincing visuals. For those who mourn the loss of the Cathedral Notre Dame, the edifice is included in this volume.
SYNOPSIS
Imagine for a moment that you can visit 30 of the most wondrous cities in the world all from the comfort of your own living room; well now you can. The World’s Greatest Cities reference guide from the stable of Chartwell Books, will provide you with such an experience. Whilst this book can never rival actually being there, the visuals provide you with a genuine sense of the neighborhood.
Each of the 30 cities has its own section complete with photos and descriptions. Each section frequently combines several of the following; topographical maps, satellite imagery, detailed architectural illustrations, inset images, the global and national location of each metropolis, and 2 dimensional virtual depictions of specific sites. In addition there are: numerous first person ground level photographs, day and night photographs of various venues, detailed building models including cut aways that reveal hidden secrets of the construction. These elements combine to present a vibrant, colorful, and exciting vision of the 30 metropoleis. The authors also include detailed information relating to each city, a key containing pertinent information relating to specifics about the area and the Global Positioning System (GPS) data.
CONCLUSION
The authors, illustrators, and photographers of World’s Greatest Cities have created a product beautiful to the eye and intriguing to the mind. It would sit comfortably next to other reference materials in any library.
If I had one concern, it is that I was disappointed with the Hagia Sofia Mosque depictions. Of all the pictures in the entire book, the images of the Mosque were of the most inferior quality, and in my opinion remain a missed opportunity.
Whilst I thoroughly enjoyed reading World’s Greatest Cities, I didn’t warm to it as much as I did to a similar publication from the same stable. Check out my review of World’s Greatest Wonders to see the differences. Nevertheless, it is a magnificent edition.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I would like to thank Editors of Chartwell Books, NetGalley, and Chartwell Books for affording me the overt unity to review World’s Greatest Cities.
Hi there, our records show you are a frequent visitor to Litercurious and I wanted to say a personal thank you for your patronage. Thank you for liking and sharing our posts. Please feel free to reblog any or all of the reviews. I look forward to your valuable input again in the near future.
Editors of Chartwell Books
WHO IS THE TARGET AUDIENCE?
The World’s Greatest Cities is a book for all those who share a love of travel and exploration. Those who enjoy owning beautiful, high quality products will appreciate this tome. Anyone who has a yearning for knowledge of places beyond their reach or current understanding would benefit from the clear and concise information herein and the convincing visuals. For those who mourn the loss of the Cathedral Notre Dame, the edifice is included in this volume.
SYNOPSIS
Imagine for a moment that you can visit 30 of the most wondrous cities in the world all from the comfort of your own living room; well now you can. The World’s Greatest Cities reference guide from the stable of Chartwell Books, will provide you with such an experience. Whilst this book can never rival actually being there, the visuals provide you with a genuine sense of the neighborhood.
Each of the 30 cities has its own section complete with photos and descriptions. Each section frequently combines several of the following; topographical maps, satellite imagery, detailed architectural illustrations, inset images, the global and national location of each metropolis, and 2 dimensional virtual depictions of specific sites. In addition there are: numerous first person ground level photographs, day and night photographs of various venues, detailed building models including cut aways that reveal hidden secrets of the construction. These elements combine to present a vibrant, colorful, and exciting vision of the 30 metropoleis. The authors also include detailed information relating to each city, a key containing pertinent information relating to specifics about the area and the Global Positioning System (GPS) data.
CONCLUSION
The authors, illustrators, and photographers of World’s Greatest Cities have created a product beautiful to the eye and intriguing to the mind. It would sit comfortably next to other reference materials in any library.
If I had one concern, it is that I was disappointed with the Hagia Sofia Mosque depictions. Of all the pictures in the entire book, the images of the Mosque were of the most inferior quality, and in my opinion remain a missed opportunity.
Whilst I thoroughly enjoyed reading World’s Greatest Cities, I didn’t warm to it as much as I did to a similar publication from the same stable. Check out my review of World’s Greatest Wonders to see the differences. Nevertheless, it is a magnificent edition.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I would like to thank Editors of Chartwell Books, NetGalley, and Chartwell Books for affording me the overt unity to review World’s Greatest Cities.
Hi there, our records show you are a frequent visitor to Litercurious and I wanted to say a personal thank you for your patronage. Thank you for liking and sharing our posts. Please feel free to reblog any or all of the reviews. I look forward to your valuable input again in the near future.
April 17, 2020
I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for a review here and on my blog Samwise Reviews. I really enjoyed this, from the art and the history and the landmarks to the variety and diversity of the cities chosen. This would be great for both an educational use or a fun coffee table book. Some cities I was already familiar with, but others I knew little about and all had a lot of interesting facts.
April 6, 2020
A gorgeous book with stunning photography that's sure to make you want to pack your bags, run out the door and travel the world. The mix between phots and text is very well done and it leaves you with a book to page through and imagine yourself in another city.
*** An ARC was provided to me by Netgalley in exchange for a honest review. ***
*** An ARC was provided to me by Netgalley in exchange for a honest review. ***
March 29, 2020
With an in-depth look at thirty cities worldwide, the World’s Greatest Cities is the perfect coffee table or waiting room read.
From New York City to Istanbul, many of civilization’s best cities are highlighted. Each city’s section contains a two-page iconic full-color photograph title page. In the following two pages, maps and photos highlight the city’s key facts, history and landmarks. A multi-page article explains significant facts about the city and additional tourist attractions are depicted. Finally, there is a two-page schematic of the city’s most popular historic site that included fun facts and interior photographs.
The text and especially the gorgeous illustrations will fuel your desire for travel. The World’s Greatest Cities is a great gift for the recently retired or any future world traveler. The hardest part is to decide where to go first. 4 stars!
Thanks to Chartwell Books, Quarto BooksLook and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.
From New York City to Istanbul, many of civilization’s best cities are highlighted. Each city’s section contains a two-page iconic full-color photograph title page. In the following two pages, maps and photos highlight the city’s key facts, history and landmarks. A multi-page article explains significant facts about the city and additional tourist attractions are depicted. Finally, there is a two-page schematic of the city’s most popular historic site that included fun facts and interior photographs.
The text and especially the gorgeous illustrations will fuel your desire for travel. The World’s Greatest Cities is a great gift for the recently retired or any future world traveler. The hardest part is to decide where to go first. 4 stars!
Thanks to Chartwell Books, Quarto BooksLook and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.
March 24, 2020
World's Greatest Cities
A Journey Through the Most Dynamic and Fascinating Cities in the World
by Editors of Chartwell Books
Quarto Publishing Group - Chartwell Books
Chartwell Books
Nonfiction (Adult) , Travel
A wonderful book for the traveler or the stay at home traveler. Every major city is included and it is a delight to read.
Thanks to Quarto Publishing and Net Galley for this ARC.
Will recommend to others.
A Journey Through the Most Dynamic and Fascinating Cities in the World
by Editors of Chartwell Books
Quarto Publishing Group - Chartwell Books
Chartwell Books
Nonfiction (Adult) , Travel
A wonderful book for the traveler or the stay at home traveler. Every major city is included and it is a delight to read.
Thanks to Quarto Publishing and Net Galley for this ARC.
Will recommend to others.
March 17, 2020
I volunteered to read this book in exchange for an honest review. This book is very informative. I highly recommend everyone to get this book if you are going ro travel out of the country or within the United States.
March 11, 2020
WORLD’S GREATEST CITIES by the Editors of Chartwell Books is a fun, informative guide to some incredibly significant cities across the world. Between the pictures of cities, layouts, and building descriptions, this is a beautiful book for people looking to learn about a wide range of cities across the world. It is simple enough, too, that I can imagine when my kids get a bit older, they will enjoy having this as a way to see what the world looks like from their armchairs.
Thank you to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Chartwell Books for a chance to read this complimentary advanced reader’s copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
Thank you to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Chartwell Books for a chance to read this complimentary advanced reader’s copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
March 10, 2020
This book is a great companion to go with Worlds Greatest Wonders. The book is a fabulous collection of cities around the world.. The chosen cities leave great impressions on those that visit.
Exquisite photographs. Graphic 3D models to fully explain the heritage of the city.
I feel like I now have a bucket list of all the places I want to visit in my lifetime.
A perfect educational tool and reference book.
#worldsgreatestcities #netgalley
Exquisite photographs. Graphic 3D models to fully explain the heritage of the city.
I feel like I now have a bucket list of all the places I want to visit in my lifetime.
A perfect educational tool and reference book.
#worldsgreatestcities #netgalley
March 7, 2020
Having visited about half of the cities listed and another quarter or third being on my bucket list, I can say it is an extremely interesting if heavy read.
It is full of information and you won't take everything in the first (or even second) time.
It is not a book to carry around on your travels but it teaches you about places you have been to and places you may be thinking about. It is like a documentary you can watch (read) over and over, or at your own pace.
Every city is described with its history and sights, and then focuses on one sight in particular, looking at a model of it with explanations. It's fascinating.
It is full of information and you won't take everything in the first (or even second) time.
It is not a book to carry around on your travels but it teaches you about places you have been to and places you may be thinking about. It is like a documentary you can watch (read) over and over, or at your own pace.
Every city is described with its history and sights, and then focuses on one sight in particular, looking at a model of it with explanations. It's fascinating.
March 2, 2020
The World's Greatest Cities by the editors of Chartwell Books is a fascinating look at some of the major cities in every continent that have been able to grow, change and reinvent themselves while still maintaining their vitality, culture and unique flavor.
The photography in this book is stunning, and it was interesting to learn about the history of each of the cities and what makes them so unique, see maps showing their layouts, and also to learn of their must-see attractions.
This book is a treasure trove for travelers, and it made me want to book a trip immediately! Well done, Charter Books!! Very well done! This books earns 5 stars from me!!
My thanks to NetGalley and Charter Books for allowing me to read an ARC of this beautiful book in exchange for an unbiased review. All opinions expressed here are my own.
The photography in this book is stunning, and it was interesting to learn about the history of each of the cities and what makes them so unique, see maps showing their layouts, and also to learn of their must-see attractions.
This book is a treasure trove for travelers, and it made me want to book a trip immediately! Well done, Charter Books!! Very well done! This books earns 5 stars from me!!
My thanks to NetGalley and Charter Books for allowing me to read an ARC of this beautiful book in exchange for an unbiased review. All opinions expressed here are my own.
February 7, 2020
This title is a lovely resource for travelers both virtual and real. Iconic locations from each featured city are highlighted. For New York, it is the Empire State building. For Beijing readers see the Forbidden City while in Venice, we view St. Mark's Basilica and in Paris, Notre Dame. Then there is Christ the Redeemer in Rio, Tower Bridge in London and Senso-ji Temple in Tokyo. If these locations intrigue you, this book will be a delight.
For each featured city, there is a spread with a map, key facts and then an essay. This is followed by a detailed look at the featured building. Throughout there are many photos of each of these amazing metropolises.
This book would be a great addition to the travel library of someone you know. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.
For each featured city, there is a spread with a map, key facts and then an essay. This is followed by a detailed look at the featured building. Throughout there are many photos of each of these amazing metropolises.
This book would be a great addition to the travel library of someone you know. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.
February 15, 2020
Thank you, NetGalley, for a complimentary copy of this book!
I love traveling and have been to a few of the places described in the book! The photos in the book are amazing! I like that the authors added pictures and descriptions of other sights in the cities they describe, for example, the Hundertwasserhaus in Austria and the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. I think this is a great introduction to the different cities. This is a book that provides a great glimpse. For more information, the reader would certainly have to get travel guides specifically for the city he/she wants to learn more about or search the Internet. But that doesn't make the book less interesting. I was provided with a secured PDF for the book. I'm sure the photos and illustrations in the printed version of the book are even more amazing.
I love traveling and have been to a few of the places described in the book! The photos in the book are amazing! I like that the authors added pictures and descriptions of other sights in the cities they describe, for example, the Hundertwasserhaus in Austria and the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. I think this is a great introduction to the different cities. This is a book that provides a great glimpse. For more information, the reader would certainly have to get travel guides specifically for the city he/she wants to learn more about or search the Internet. But that doesn't make the book less interesting. I was provided with a secured PDF for the book. I'm sure the photos and illustrations in the printed version of the book are even more amazing.
December 30, 2021
Much like the other title in this series (World'd Greatest Wonders), this is an absolutely stunning book.
The photography is colourful, engaging and gives you a real sense of each place. There are annotations and cross sections which are annotated with fantastic facts.
Its goes beyond other greatest city type guides as it offers some unique insights and is thorough.
Thanks to Quarto Publishing - Chartwell Books and Netgalley for the chance to read this advanced readers copy. I'll definitely be buying a copy for my school library.
The photography is colourful, engaging and gives you a real sense of each place. There are annotations and cross sections which are annotated with fantastic facts.
Its goes beyond other greatest city type guides as it offers some unique insights and is thorough.
Thanks to Quarto Publishing - Chartwell Books and Netgalley for the chance to read this advanced readers copy. I'll definitely be buying a copy for my school library.
February 8, 2020
This is a beautiful book for any coffee table. I don’t think reading it in electronic form looses some of the beauty of the book. The photographs and 3D and cut out images of various cities and buildings are not only fascinating with lots of facts but also beautiful illustrations which have actually made me even more excited to visit a number of these cities that I have yet to see and the ones I have already visited it has brought back so many happy memories. This is a book you can go back to again and again.
February 26, 2020
World's Greatest Cities is a beautiful book that shows thirty cities from around the world. For each city they give the highlights, the key facts and some history. Every page is illustrated with amazing pictures and a map of the city. Some examples are San Francisco, Dubai, Tokyo, Auckland, Johannesburg and Buenos Aires. I learned a lot while reading this book! I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is interested in travel.
I received a free copy of this book via Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 22, 2020
I love to read coffee table books with lots of wonderful pictures. If the book is about traveling it is a treat altogether.
I liked this books. It describes best cities of the world. It has stunning pictures and stunning landscapes.
You get the feel of the city and glance of its soul.
Description alongside pictures is very interesting.
It completes a enjoyable and informative combination.
I liked the book very much. You must have a look if you like to feel new places.
Thanks netgalley and publisher for review copy.
I liked this books. It describes best cities of the world. It has stunning pictures and stunning landscapes.
You get the feel of the city and glance of its soul.
Description alongside pictures is very interesting.
It completes a enjoyable and informative combination.
I liked the book very much. You must have a look if you like to feel new places.
Thanks netgalley and publisher for review copy.
February 19, 2020
This is a fantastic book for travelers. The pictures, maps, and information are excellent. I loved looking through this book and reading about the cities. The photography is amazing I looked at every picture multiple times. It honestly makes me want to visit pretty much every one of the cities in the book just to see them in person. I received this book from NetGalley and the publisher for an honest review.
February 25, 2020
What a stunning book! Amazing parts of the world shown to explore, prefect timing as we are currently planning a European Adventure. It has given me places outside the box to explore and more information no the main attractions that we are planning on seeing. I would love to see and experience everything in this book. It is written with great tips and diagrams to show you where to see what.
Thank you for this ARC, I have thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thank you for this ARC, I have thoroughly enjoyed it.
February 9, 2020
A really nice coffee table book showcasing some wonderful cities. Exceptional photography is combined with detailed information and excellent 3D illustrations. This one will have you dog-earing pages and adding a ton of destinations to your bucket list.
I received a complimentary advanced reader copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I received a complimentary advanced reader copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
March 12, 2020
Worlds Greatest Cities is very well laid out, the detail on each city is clear, interesting and accompanied by beautiful photos. Seeing the city centres laid out gives you a good sense of how the city is.
Its not quite a travel guide but a great coffee table book.
I was given a digital copy of Worlds Greatest Cities by NetGalley and the publishers in return for an unbiased review.
Its not quite a travel guide but a great coffee table book.
I was given a digital copy of Worlds Greatest Cities by NetGalley and the publishers in return for an unbiased review.
February 26, 2020
I enjoyed this a lot and felt like I learned a great deal about the cities, but it just didn't live up to how enjoyable World's Greatest Wonders was. This one still featured great photographs and visual diagrams, but the initial page about each city was a little bit too busy.
Thanks to NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for honest review
Thanks to NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for honest review
February 8, 2020
A beautiful book about cities in world. Large cities are featured with pertinient information and interesting facts. Beautiful pictures about these cities all add up to an inspiring travel book. I would place on my coffee table to peruse when feeling that wanderlust.
February 18, 2020
An enjoyably browsable book that will appeal to even the most casual history buffs. Reading it is like wandering through a museum exhibit.
I'll admit that I skimmed a good amount of the text, but it was a fun read nonetheless.
arc received from the publisher
I'll admit that I skimmed a good amount of the text, but it was a fun read nonetheless.
arc received from the publisher
March 1, 2020
A very enjoyable book to read and learn some interesting facts/info on the various cities in the world. Great use of photography too that made you feel like you'd visited the city already.
February 22, 2020
Some good introduction to a few cities, some images and a 3D visual of a certain place of the city that is known/tourist attraction. Good for those who are interested in different cities or travel.
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