January 15, 2024
Growth of European Cities in the Last 1000 Years | Short Histories and Drivers of Change
This article is a work in progress and I update it once in a while with relevant information as my thinking on this topic evolves. I am not sure if this will ever be complete, hopefully it does. Please be vary of accuracy. I'll add links to sources over time. Last updated on: 15.01.2024 Throughout history, the largest cities have risen and fallen around the world, often due to changes in trade routes, infrastructure, exploitation of specific resources, migration, and industrialization. The Netherlands Sometimes we hear about the disproportional influence of Amsterdam in Dutch politics. The city’s influence is probably…