Global Cities: A Short History (The Short Histories)

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Why have some cities develop into 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 really global cities is greater than ever before, reflecting the globalization of both economic and political power.


In Global Cities: A Short History, Greg Clark, an internationally renowned British urbanist, examines the enduring forces—such as trade, migration, war and technology—that have enabled some cities to emerge from the pack into global leadership. A lot more than an historical review, Clark’s book looks to the future, examining the trends that are transforming cities around the globe in addition to the new challenges all global cities increasingly more will face.


Which cities would be the global leaders of the next day to come? What are the common issues and opportunities they’re going to face? What kinds of leadership can make these cities competitive and resilient? Clark offers answers to these and similar questions in a book that allows you to be of interest to anyone who lives in or is affected by the world’s great urban areas.

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