Visit the 100 most important cities in the world! The richly illustrated publication offers the reader a fascinating insight into the events and personalities that have shaped the cities in which we live or have lived throughout history. It will tell you more about not only their history, but also about art, architecture, trade and politics. Which ancient civilization founded the predecessor of Mexico City? Why was Venice the gateway to the East? What was the belle epoque and which city was the first to build sewers? You will get to know cities like Persepolis, Paris, Vienna, Prague, Amsterdam, Tokyo, Dubai or Mexico City in detail and learn how they have become drivers of human progress.