In Battle of the Skyscrapers, we take you through the evolution of humanity's tallest architectural wonders. Crossing oceans and spanning the years since the first skyscraper, this book clues you in on how different eras and cities have aimed for the sky over the decades, observing the shifts in culture, economy, wealth, power, and technology that have driven humanity's race to go even higher.

From the very first steel-framed buildings of Chicago to the tallest skyscraper in the world that is Dubai's Burj Khalifa, each chapter tells the story of the bold people and innovative cities and nations behind our most awe-inspiring towers. You'll see how skyscrapers have completely transformed entire city landscapes, with stops in New York's Art Deco period, Tokyo's first-of-its-kind earthquake-proof designs, Asia's skyscraper boom, and the Middle East's domination in building innovation over the last several years.

Brimming with detailed imagery and a passion for research, Battle of the Skyscrapers shows that these buildings have far more to their stories than just how tall they are—they are testaments to the heights of human ingenuity and our innate desire to break through boundaries, along with being a source of local pride, wonder, and a symbol of wealth and power.

Whether you're a history buff, a fan of one-of-a-kind architecture, or just curious about how the view from the top has changed over the years, this book offers a fresh look at how humanity has, quite literally, risen to new heights.