Devoted exclusively to Milan, the book comprises three sections. The first covers publications on the city, its monuments, and its historical and political background; many of these are no longer in print, or are sporadic documents, but nonetheless invaluable for following the city's development over the past centuries, from the cultured, livable city of the Romantic era to its present state as a European indutrial metropolis. The second section contains 238 works by Luca Beltrami, an architect and important historian and restorer. The last section provides an appendix of drawings, prints, and models relating to Milan, from decorative plates to technical blueprints.