Streets of history

Brian Ladd writes, “Rulers also displayed their sovereignty over a town by lengthening or widening its streets, and especially by creating entirely new streets for ceremonial purposes” (“Streets in history,” p. 20). Pick three different cities and write about how and why their streets were transformed. For each city, you should make sure to identify who, when, and why. In your final paragraph, briefly discuss: Do you see continuities or ruptures in the politics of the street?

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