Skrevet af HINSE
This book highlights radical urban transformation in eight cities spread
across continental Europe. The point of departure, and the foundation
of European urbanisation, is the Roman colonial town. In every case
social dynamics guided the urban transitions in a traceable way, such
that it has been possible to deduce the intellectual underpinnings of
the contemporary built environments, as featured in these pages.
Differing contexts of time and place show the overarching march of
European history and related themes at the urban level. Fundamental
changes are brought to light. Each story demonstrates a separate and
fundamental transition, ranging from earlier collective configurations
to the more institutionalised structures of later periods.
