Planning the City upon a Hill: Boston Since 1630
The Rough Guide to Boston
"The Rough Guide to Boston" is the definitive guide to this historic city, with in-depth coverage of everything from Fenway Park's 'Green Monster' to...
Built in Boston: City and Suburb, 1800-1950
In the imagination of the world Boston holds a secure place. Readers far and wide will welcome this first full-length history (as opposed to guide) of...
Why was Washington made the capital of the United States?
After the War of Independence the United States needed a capital city. Different cities in different parts of the country wanted to be the nation’s ca...
Explore Boston: The best routes around the city
Many visitors come to historic Boston to walk in the footsteps of the Founding Fathers, but this collegiate city is also dynamic and modern, not to me...
The Image of the City
What does the city's form actually mean to the people who live there? What can the city planner do to make the city's image more vivid and memorable t...