Earthopolis: A Biography of Our Urban Planet

Earthopolis: A Biography of Our Urban Planet

Discover how cities shaped our world—and our future. Earthopolis takes you on a globe-spanning journey through six millennia of urban history, from ancient marketplaces to modern airports. Carl Nightingale reveals the hidden connections between our homes and the planet itself, exposing urban inequalities while celebrating humanity's most hopeful moments. A sweeping biography of the only Urban Planet we know.