Lewis Mumford on the City, Part 1: The City - Heaven and Hell

Nan
0h 27m
1963

Overview

American historian Lewis Mumford looks at the city through history.

Country : Canada
Languages : Not Available
Released Date: 1963-01-01

Top Billed Cast

Lewis Mumford

Self

Budd Knapp

Narrator (voice)

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