Hyperallergic has a review of*Cities of the World (Taschen, November 2015), a reprint of colour plates from Georg*Braun*and Franz Hogenberg’s*Civitates Orbis Terrarum, which appeared in six volumes between*1572*and 1617. From Taschen:*“Featuring*plans, bird’s-eye views, and maps for all major cities in Europe, plus important urban centers in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, this masterwork in urban mapping gives us a comprehensive view of city life at the turn of the 17th century.”*Maps from the*Civitates Orbis Terrarum can also be viewed online here*and*here.*[via]
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