La Ville et la Guerre

Besançon: Editions de l'Imprimeur, 1996. First Edition (presumed; no prior editions or printings cited). Small quarto with glossy red and blue pictorial boards; 237 pages: illustrations (some color), facsimiles, plans; 27 cm Near fine; crisp and tight; small closed tear to foot of spine at rear of boards. Hardcover. ISBN: 9782910735104, 2910735109

In French. Exploring the design and use of cities in warfare and conflict, and how these relations reflect the ongoing development and expression of ideals of democracy and citizenship throughout history. Many fascinating illustrations and photographs. Antoine Picon is "a 20th-/21st-century French professor of the History of Architecture and technology and co-director of Doctoral Programs (PhD & DDes) at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. He teaches courses in the history and theory of architecture and technology. He is member of the scientific committee of the École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Versailles (ENSAV)." --Wikipedia // **Somewhat heavy item. Additional shipping fees may be needed for expedited or international orders. Please inquire**