Coblence, Jean-Michel.

The earliest cities / Jean-Michel Coblence ; illustrations by Patrick Deubelbeiss ; translation by Anthea Ridett. - Morristown, N.J. : Silver Burdett, 1987. - 77 p. : col. ill., maps, port. ; 33 cm. - The Human story . - Histoire des hommes. English. .

Translation of: Les premieres cités. Maps on lining papers. Includes index.

Discusses the evolution of cities and their importance as centers of civilization and progress, especially in the arts, government, and a new means of communication--writing.

ISBN: 0382092147 :

LCCN: 86042656 /AC/r892

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Cities and towns, Ancient--Juvenile literature.
Civilization, Ancient--Juvenile literature.
Cities and towns, Ancient--Juvenile literature.--Middle East
City and town life--History--Juvenile literature.
City and town life--History--Juvenile literature.--Middle East
Cities and towns, Ancient.
Civilization, Ancient.
City and town life--History.
Writing--History.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Middle East--Civilization--Juvenile literature.--To 622

LC Class. No.: CB311 / .C7313 1987

Dewey Class. No.: 930