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Discusses the events and people that have shaped the city of Rome, its history, architecture, notable sights, economy, culture, and way of life.

Describes the history, culture, daily life, and points of interest of the capital city of France.

Describes physical aspects, history, and social life and customs of the capital of the People's Republic of China.

Describes the history, people, and places of New York City.

Describes the history, culture, daily life, food, sports, people, and points of interest in the capital of Russia.

Provides a physical description of the city as well as an overview of the history and customs of the capital of Mexico.

Describes the history, culture, daily life, food, people, sports, and points of interest in the capital and largest city of Spain.

Examines the land, people, history, economy, and cultural life of this busy international metropolis, a former British colony that was returned to China on July 1, 1997. Cities of the World gives students the opportunity to explore the world's urban centers without ever leaving the classroom. Readers will also investigate cities' attempts to solve the universal urban problems of unemployment, pollution, and crime. Because of their breezy, yet authoritative...

An introduction to the geography, natural resources, history, economy, important sites, and people of the District of Columbia.

Describes the history, culture, daily life, food, people, sports, and points of interest in the seat of Los Angeles County, California, the second largest city in the United States.