Planning Europe's Capital Cities

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Focusing on the transformative urban developments of the nineteenth century, the book explores significant expansion and improvement projects in major European capitals. Highlighting iconic examples like Vienna's Ringstrasse and the boulevards of Paris, it examines how these monumental changes have influenced contemporary cityscapes and continue to impact urban design and architecture today. The narrative delves into the historical context and the architectural innovations that defined this pivotal era in European urban history.