Global Cities: A Short History

by Greg Clark

Book Overview

"Why have some cities become great global urban centers, and what cities will be future leaders?

From Athens and Rome in ancient times to New York and Singapore today, a handful of cities have stood out as centers of global economic, military, or political power. In the twenty-first century, the number of truly global cities is greater than ever before, reflecting the globalization of both economic and political power.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0815728913
• ISBN13: 9780815728917
• Release Date: November 2016
• Publisher: Brookings Institution Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 4.4" x 7.5"