A Word on From the Ground Up Series

From the Ground Up offers a fresh perspective on centuries of change and growth in cities, drawn from buildings and ruins, squares and waterways, and works of art. Each chapter, accompanied by maps, illustrations, and lush photographs, doubles as both engaging narrative history and itinerary for the sophisticated traveler. Included in the series are books devoted to:

• Rome
• Venice
• Washington
• Paris
• Athens

Also available: Venice from the Ground Up. Visit the web feature on this title

"Here is a walking tour in stately, inviting prose that renders wonderfully manageable a massive history lesson for the intellectually curious and adept."
   --Publishers Weekly