Praise for previous editions of Cities of Tomorrow

“This is nothing less than a history of the ideology and practice of urban planning through the century. … It’s all in this most readable tour de force, which makes a whole series of fascinating connections.” The Architectural Review

“This is the one book you have to read.” American Planning Association Journal

“Peter Hall is renowned for his critical texts on planning and urban studies, and this updated edition of Cities of Tomorrow is no exception. Writing with such enthusiasm and flair, Hall takes the reader on an enthralling journey through the history of city planning.” The Geographical Journal

“This classic history of modern urban planning has now been updated for the new century with a third edition. Cities of Tomorrow is an excellent guide to the urban development of the 20th century, and a good platform from which to view the evolution of the 21st.” Urban Land

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