city

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Introduction
The history of cities
- Early cities
  - Ancient world
  - Autonomous and dependent cities
- Medieval and early modern era
  - The medieval city, from fortress to emporium
  - The city and the nation-state
Industrialization and the modern world

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City’s Tussle With Labour Heats Up Over Pensions, Cash Savings • May 16, 2025, 1:36 AM ET (Bloomberg)

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Drill oil if you want growth, City grandee urges Labour • May 6, 2025, 12:05 AM ET (The Telegraph)

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