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The map-plans in this collection of forty cities in Europe, Russia, the United States, and Asia were first published in the mid- nineteenth century by England's Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. These maps were all commissioned and drawn within a period of thirteen years,... read more

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First Sentence

"BECAUSE VIENNA'S FAMOUS ""ring streets"" and its adjoining parks and public building are unique among the world's cities."

Authors & Contributors

  1. Melville C. Branch (Author)

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  1. architecture
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  3. history
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