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Power in Stone: Cities as Symbols of Empire
Power in Stone Cities as Symbols of Empire
Author: Geoffrey Parker
From ancient Persia to the Third Reich, imperial powers have built cities in their image, seeking to reflect their power and influence through a show of magnificence and a reflection of their values. Statues, pictures, temples, palaces—all combine to produce the necessary justification for the wielding of power while intimidating opponents. In P...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781780232867
ISBN-10: 1780232861
Publication Date: 8/15/2014
Pages: 224
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Publisher: Reaktion Books
Book Type: Hardcover
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