European Cities at Work (Classic Reprint)
European Cities at Work (Classic Reprint)

Author: Frederic C. Howe

Publisher:

Published: 2015-07-03

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 9781330658499

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Excerpt from European Cities at Work Some years ago I wrote a book which bore the title "The City: The Hope of Democracy." The subtitle was received with protest by some, with incredulity by others. There was little to justify hope at that time. Our cities were under the searchlight, and the evils disclosed seemed inherent in great industrial aggregations of people. How could the city govern itself honestly and efficiently under democratic forms: how could it assimilate great masses of untrained foreign born people; how could it relieve poverty, vice, and disease? The city seemed to many to be the behemoth of civilization. Since then there have been house-cleanings all over the land. A new feeling of confidence has arisen, in which democracy is the dominant note. Reform has brought with it the commission form of government, simple, direct primaries, the short ballot, and the abolition of the party emblem on the one hand, and on the other the ownership or control of public-service corporations, the protection of human health and life, the play-ground, and, more recently, the comprehensive planning and building of cities. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Government of European Cities (Classic Reprint)
The Government of European Cities (Classic Reprint)

Author: William Bennett Munro

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Published: 2015-07-12

Total Pages: 428

ISBN-13: 9781331267676

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Excerpt from The Government of European Cities The purpose of this volume is to explain, in a general way, the structure and functions of city government in three European countries, and to contrast these, wherever they may be appropriately compared, with the structure and functions of city government in the United States. It has been my aim to describe who the city authorities are, how they are chosen, what they do, and how they do it; but not to examine in detail the physical operation of municipal services or the minutiae of municipal administration. Considerable attention has been devoted to the relations of the civic and state authorities in each of these countries; for the writer believes that this is one of the most important of all the phases of local administration. The book is intended to afford an introduction to the study of European city governments, and no attempt has been made to deal in exhaustive fashion with any aspect of the subject. To bring the narrative within reasonable compass it has been necessary to omit many matters of some importance, and to deal in a paragraph with other things which might well have a page. With this in mind an endeavor has been made to indicate in the footnotes convenient sources from which further information may be drawn by readers who may become interested in any part of the general field. In the task of preparing the volume I have received generous and valued assistance from many quarters. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Great Cities of Europe Second Series (Classic Reprint)
Great Cities of Europe Second Series (Classic Reprint)

Author: Esther Singleton

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-02-18

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 9780656863976

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Excerpt from Great Cities of Europe Second Series Rouen's great specialty is sugar, and innumerable are the choice and delicious articles that the fancy cooks produce. Another famous production of Rouen is apple-jelly; one would never think of leaving Rouen without forming its acquaintance. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Water Supply
Water Supply

Author: Columbus O. Johnson

Publisher:

Published: 2016-06-23

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 9781332621200

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Excerpt from Water Supply: And Prevention of Waste in Leading European Cities Gentlemen - Your Committee begs to hand you herewith Report of Mr. Columbus O. Johnson, Ex-Water Registrar of New York City, who was engaged by your Committee in August last to proceed to Europe and there, in the leading cities, to investigate and report upon the systems of water supply and distribution, the means taken to check the waste of water, and the forms of accounting relating thereto. Your Committee finds that Mr. Johnson has gone into this subject very fully, and believes that his Report will be very valuable as a reference to the authorities of New York - more particularly to the Commission recently appointed by the Mayor to investigate and report upon these very subjects. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Modern Cities
Modern Cities

Author: Horatio M. Pollock

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2016-12-25

Total Pages: 466

ISBN-13: 9781334672996

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Excerpt from Modern Cities: Progress of the Awakening for Their Betterment Here and in Europe We wish to acknowledge our indebtedness to the Hon. Philander C. Knox, Secretary of State, for his letter of introduction to the diplomatic and consular officers of the United States; and to the latter for the great service rendered us in facili tating our investigations. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Crisis of the Cities (Classic Reprint)
Crisis of the Cities (Classic Reprint)

Author: Frederick K. Huntington-Vigman

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-02-09

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9780656130801

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Excerpt from Crisis of the Cities The many entries under the caption City Administration stressed problem of, reform of, evils of, our failures in and the like. Concerted attack on municipal corruption had not yet reached its crest, but it was gathering momentum. Equally extensive were the entries under the heading, Housing of the Working Classes and of the Poor in Cities and the section on water supply and sanitation was surprisingly long. On the other hand there were comparatively few entries for public works and home rule; the only item on city plan ning was Planning the Site for a City, a technical study by Lewis M. Haupt in Engineering Magazine for 1895. Three years later Brooks prepared, with the help of Dr. Milo R. Maltbie, A Bibliography of Municipal Problems and City Conditions, complete to 1901. Explaining the need for the work, Brooks wrote since the publication of the first edition of this work in 1897, the literature on cities has grown so rapidly that from three to four times as much space is now required to list it adequately. References to European cities reflected growing interest in comparative studies. The project, Sponsored by the Reform Club, was suspended when the re form movement receded, following on a number of victories for mea sures it had sponsored. In this interim the most intensive studies of municipal affairs shifted to such universities as maintained chairs in municipal government and political science. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

City Growth Essen (Classic Reprint)
City Growth Essen (Classic Reprint)

Author: Stanley McMichael

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-02-28

Total Pages: 434

ISBN-13: 9780666603616

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Excerpt from City Growth Essen It would be impossible to measure the savings consequent upon this intelligent hastening of the economic process which brings land into its proper use. The savings which will be made will be mea sured not only in terms of greater utility at that moment in land, but also by the enormous expenses incident to mistakes in urban planning and development. Streets will be built of more adequate size and uses more wisely allocated to the territories to which they are best adapted and toward which they would eventually, inevitably gravitate. In any study of American cities, it must be kept constantly in mind that American cities are as yet young and are consequently dynamic. The comparatively static conditions in cities of European countries may offer excellent opportunities for research, but forbid unthinking following of methods and plans worked out in those cities. The enormous amount of wealth and of population concentrated in American cities staggers the imagination when it is remembered that that concentration has been accomplished within but little more than a century. Concepts that today are adequate, tomorrow have been laid on the shelf as antiquated by the dynamic force of Amer ican growth. Here in the span of a decade or two one can see the results of forces which in a more static community might take generations to work out. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Great Cities of the Middle Ages
The Great Cities of the Middle Ages

Author: Theodore Alois Buckley

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2015-07-05

Total Pages: 462

ISBN-13: 9781330768273

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Excerpt from The Great Cities of the Middle Ages: Or the Landmarks of European Civilization Varied as are the political conditions under which the cities of the middle ages are presented to our view', they still possess a curious consistency in one respect I mean in the tendency to struggle for' the attainment of a settled form of government - alloyed, it is true, by the disputes arising from interest or faction - but y)et pressing onwards to political consummation. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Finding the Worth-While in Europe (Classic Reprint)
Finding the Worth-While in Europe (Classic Reprint)

Author: Albert B. Osborne

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-04-30

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9780332857008

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Excerpt from Finding the Worth-While in Europe For this reason I have little to say of the great cities which I have found very much like each other and like our own, but I do aim to show the way to some of those places in every land to see which will surely make of the trip a pleasant memory. Many of these are included in every well planned European tour, but some are not, and take my word for it and be not afraid to turn aside sometimes from the beaten track, for in the odd corners of the earth are often found its greatest beauties. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Problem of City Beautification as Observed in Europe (Classic Reprint)
The Problem of City Beautification as Observed in Europe (Classic Reprint)

Author: George Tillinghost Hammond

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2015-07-05

Total Pages: 58

ISBN-13: 9781330752593

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Excerpt from The Problem of City Beautification as Observed in Europe The note book and camera were in constant use. More than six hundred pictures of technical value were secured, and descriptions of structures and materials, as well as plans, often supplemented by notes kindly suggested or even added by officials, who freely gave printed specifications, prints of plans, books and pictures for the purposes sought. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.