The Geography of Genius: A Search for the World's Most Creative Places, from Ancient Athens to Silicon Valley 1d4768

Where does genius come from? And what is the connection between our surroundings and our most innovative ideas? In this exploration of the history of places, like Vienna of 1900, Renaissance Florence, ancient Athens, Song Dynasty Hangzhou, and Silicon Valley, we learn how certain urban settings are conducive to ingenuity. Walk in the footsteps (by visiting their stomping grounds) of Socrates, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci. 2o5f30