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Cities on the Brink: Famous Metropolises That Almost Never Existed

Cities on the Brink: Famous Metropolises That Almost Never Existed

By Douglas, Jared

Published by epubli

English 2025 ISBN 9783565063239
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About this book

Every great city tells a story — but some nearly never began. This captivating book uncovers the astonishing origins of world-famous metropolises that almost didn't make it past the drawing board. From capitals born in chaos to modern megacities saved by one desperate political decision, Cities on the Brink explores how history, geography, and pure chance shaped the urban world we know today. Readers will discover: How Venice's foundations were almost abandoned before it became the "floating city." Why Brasília's utopian design nearly failed before completion. The secret financial gamble that allowed New York to rise after near bankruptcy. And how Tokyo's rebuilding after repeated disasters became the blueprint for modern resilience. Through a blend of archival research, cartographic analysis, and compelling storytelling, this book exposes how visionaries, engineers, and politicians fought to bring their impossible cities to life. Ideal for urban historians, architects, and readers fascinated by how human ambition meets the limits of nature and politics. Cities on the Brink is both a celebration of innovation and a cautionary tale — a reminder that every metropolis was once an idea at risk of collapse.

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Cities on the Brink: Famous Metropolises That Almost Never Existed is available as eBook at 9 online bookshops. Bookshops carrying it include Bajalibros Argentina, Bajalibros Latam, Bookshop Uruguay.

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