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(More customer reviews)This book is a nice read if all you want are brief introductions to various lost civilizations around the world. However, the information contained in the book is just that: brief introductions. If you are curious about what life may have been like in the cities discussed, you will be disappointed.
There are no maps showing the layout of each city or their relation to the surrounding terrain or roads. Though these are often explained in words, the lack of maps makes the text difficult to follow. The number of photos is also limited to one or two for each city. Some cities (like Fijiwara-kyo in Japan) have none. And the existing photos do not necessarily correspond to the text. It is a pain reading about various monuments which have survived without an accompanying photo showing what they look like.
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This book reveals the stories behind some of the world's most impressive fallen metropolises.Joel Levy explores 28 abandoned cities and settlements, each with a unique and fascinating story to tell.
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