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Metropolis

A History of the City, Humankind's Greatest Invention

Ben Wilson

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Description

Metropolis (2020) charts how cities have profoundly shaped humanity. From Athenian democracy to Baghdad’s bazaars and London finance, it reveals cities as the driving force of civilization for over 200,000 years.

Who Should Listen

  • History buffs interested in the evolution of cities
  • Readers curious about how people lived in past eras
  • Anyone wanting to understand the origins of human civilization

About the Authors

Ben Wilson holds undergraduate and master’s degrees in history from Cambridge. He’s the author of five previous books, including the Sunday Times best seller Empire of the Deep. Wilson has also written for major publications, including the Spectator, the Guardian, and GQ, bringing his historical insights to a wide audience.