Using superbly detailed cross sections, Peter Kent's City Across Time shows how an imaginary early settlement evolves into a bustling modern-day metropolis. Watch new buildings spring up on the rubble of the old, follow once-splendid structures as they are gradually buried, and see how other buildings survive through the centuries. -- From back cover.

"From the stone age to the distant future"--Cover.

Treasure trove --Digging down through history -- The old Stone Age -- The new Stone Age -- The Iron Age -- Ancient Roman times -- The catacombs -- The Dark Ages -- The Middle Ages -- A medieval mine -- The 16th century -- The 17th century -- The 18th century -- The 19th century -- An underground railway -- The 20th century -- Secret bunker -- The 21st century -- The distant future -- Glossary.