Ancient cities
Charles Gates
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Ancient cities
Published
2011
Publisher
Routledge
Pages
474
ISBN-13
9780415498654
ISBN-10
0415498651
Description
Ancient Cities surveys the cities of the Ancient Near East, Egypt, and the Greek and Roman worlds from the perspectives of archaeology and architectural history, bringing to life the physical world of ancient city dwellers by concentrating on evidence recovered from archaeological excavations. Urban form is the focus: the physical appearance and overall plans of the cities, their architecture and natural topography, and the cultural and historical contexts in which they flourished. Attention is also paid to non-urban features such as religious sanctuaries and burial grounds, places and institutions that were a familiar part of the city dweller's experience. Objects or artifacts that represented the essential furnishings of everyday life are discussed, such as pottery, sculpture, wall paintings, mosaics and coins. Ancient Cities is unusual in presenting this wide range of Old World cultures in such comprehensive detail, giving equal weight to the Preclassical and Classical periods, and in showing the links between these ancient cultures.
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How many pages are in Ancient cities?
This edition of Ancient cities has approximately 474 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Ancient cities?
For most readers, Ancient cities typically takes between 9h 53m and 6h 35m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 118,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 54m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 16 days • Estimated word count: 118,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Ancient cities?
The estimated word count for Ancient cities is approximately 118,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Ancient cities?
Ancient cities was written by Charles Gates.
When was Ancient cities published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2011. The original work may have been published on a different date.