increase production of luxuries, taxes, or technology. Within
each city you can order the construction of improvements such as
a Temple to make some unhappy people content, a Granary to speed
population growth, or a Library to increase research. The most
costly tools available are the Wonders of the World. These are
magnificent improvements that bring lasting glory to your
civilization in addition to some special effect. Although
Wonders are built in a city like an improvement, their special
effect often extends through all or part of your civilization.
However, only one of each Wonder may be built in the entire
world and your rivals may construct them first.


CITY PROTECTION
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Great economic management of a city is worthless if the city is
captured by rivals or barbarians. Part of the management plan must
concern the defense of the city. A large part of the defense is not
handled locally, but on your borders and coasts. A defensive line of
units, both at sea and on land, that can intercept enemies before
they close with your cities can be helpful. Even the best defensive
lines can be penetrated, so the defense of the city itself cannot be
neglected. The minimum city defense is one army, preferably one with a
good defense factor. Fortify any armies that you expect to defend a city
because Fortified units increase their defense strength. A second
defender is often a good idea. Adding an army with a strong attack
factor is also useful. This army can attack enemies that move adjacent
to the city, perhaps destroying them before they test the defenders. The
defense of the city can be substantially improved by building City
Walls, an improvement that triples the defender's strength versus most
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