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The North Atlantic Cities

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  • Great insight on urban development and urban life through the lens of architecture
  • Spans across 400 years of architecture and development in four countries: the Netherlands, Great Britain, Ireland, and the United States


The North Atlantic Cities by Charles B. Duff is a book on urban development and urban life masquerading as a book on architecture. It is the story of 400 years of architecture and urban development in four countries: the Netherlands, Great Britain, Ireland and the United States, particularly cities like New York, Boston, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Baltimore, Savannah, to name a few.

The author starts with a kind of building few others have considered - the row house, which could very well be the key to understanding why many of the world’s great cities look and function as they do. From the 1600s to today as the author theorises, this innocuous-seeming housing type is perhaps the antidote to suburban sprawl, urban decay and the worst catastrophes of global climate change.
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"Charles Duff's propelling curiosity takes the reader on an animated journey through a great international family of cities. His vision is both sweeping and intimate, from four centuries of great historical upheavals to the intimate fabric of small houses and characteristic streets. He argues persuasively that the North Atlantic cities materialize an imagery and reality of interdependence that lie at the heart of notions of community." --Jeffrey Cohen, Bryn Mawr College

"I have to say that it has been some time since I enjoyed a book so much, one that takes a topic that spans 400 years, 4000 miles, and 20 cities; and still manages to drive home a clear and simple point. The only other book I've read up till now that accomplished such a marvelous feat was Jared Diamond's Guns Germs and Steel." --Bruce Laverty, Gladys Brooks Curator of Architecture, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia

"The distinctive features of this manuscript - sweeping scale, lovely writing, seamless integration of disparate topics (urban design, architecture, economics, family typologies, religion, municipal politics) - will be attractive to a wide audience." --James Grubb, University of Maryland Baltimore County

From the Back Cover

What do Amsterdam, London, Brooklyn, Washington, Boston, and Philadelphia have in common?
They are all North Atlantic cities. Charles Duff shows how the Dutch invented a new way of building cities in their "Golden Age," the age of Rembrandt and Vermeer, and how the Dutch way of building became the normal way of building in the British Isles and on the East Coast of the United States. The key to the Dutch-style North Atlantic city is the row house, and Duff shows how the row house cities on both coasts of

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The North Atlantic Cities

Product ID: K1908457538
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Type: Paperback

AED22676

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Availability: In Stock

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Order today to get by 7-14 business days

This item qualifies for free delivery

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Imported From: United Kingdom

At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.

BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.

All product information, images, descriptions, and reviews originate from the manufacturer or from trusted sellers overseas. BOLO is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an authorized retailer for most brands listed on our website unless stated otherwise.

While we strive to display accurate information, variations in packaging, labeling, instructions, or formulation may occasionally occur due to regional differences or supplier updates. For detailed or manufacturer-specific information, please contact the brand directly or reach out to BOLO Support for assistance.

Unless otherwise stated, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.

All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Description:

  • Great insight on urban development and urban life through the lens of architecture
  • Spans across 400 years of architecture and development in four countries: the Netherlands, Great Britain, Ireland, and the United States


The North Atlantic Cities by Charles B. Duff is a book on urban development and urban life masquerading as a book on architecture. It is the story of 400 years of architecture and urban development in four countries: the Netherlands, Great Britain, Ireland and the United States, particularly cities like New York, Boston, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Baltimore, Savannah, to name a few.

The author starts with a kind of building few others have considered - the row house, which could very well be the key to understanding why many of the world’s great cities look and function as they do. From the 1600s to today as the author theorises, this innocuous-seeming housing type is perhaps the antidote to suburban sprawl, urban decay and the worst catastrophes of global climate change.
Read more

Review

"Charles Duff's propelling curiosity takes the reader on an animated journey through a great international family of cities. His vision is both sweeping and intimate, from four centuries of great historical upheavals to the intimate fabric of small houses and characteristic streets. He argues persuasively that the North Atlantic cities materialize an imagery and reality of interdependence that lie at the heart of notions of community." --Jeffrey Cohen, Bryn Mawr College

"I have to say that it has been some time since I enjoyed a book so much, one that takes a topic that spans 400 years, 4000 miles, and 20 cities; and still manages to drive home a clear and simple point. The only other book I've read up till now that accomplished such a marvelous feat was Jared Diamond's Guns Germs and Steel." --Bruce Laverty, Gladys Brooks Curator of Architecture, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia

"The distinctive features of this manuscript - sweeping scale, lovely writing, seamless integration of disparate topics (urban design, architecture, economics, family typologies, religion, municipal politics) - will be attractive to a wide audience." --James Grubb, University of Maryland Baltimore County

From the Back Cover

What do Amsterdam, London, Brooklyn, Washington, Boston, and Philadelphia have in common?
They are all North Atlantic cities. Charles Duff shows how the Dutch invented a new way of building cities in their "Golden Age," the age of Rembrandt and Vermeer, and how the Dutch way of building became the normal way of building in the British Isles and on the East Coast of the United States. The key to the Dutch-style North Atlantic city is the row house, and Duff shows how the row house cities on both coasts of

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