ROSENAU, Helen. The Ideal City: In Its Architectural Evolution.

(London): Routeledge, Kegan and Paul, 1959.  First edition.  Hardcover.  25.5cm by 16.4cm.  xx, 168 pages.  Preface by William Holford.  An examination of the concept of the ‘ideal city’ and its influence on Western architecture and urban planning throughout history. Rosenau traces the evolution of this idea from biblical sources through various historical periods, highlighting how philosophical and societal ideals have shaped urban design. ​The book concludes with an examination of 19th-century movements, including Neo-classicism, the ideas of Quatremère de Quincy, utopian socialism, and Futurism, illustrating the shift from religious to social considerations in urban planning. The volume is illustrated throughout.  A very good copy in dust jacket.  Jacket with tears and wear at edges.