translation.en: And whereas then monarchies, palaces and forts dominated every city skyline and looked permanent and confident, today it's the gleaming towers of the banks which dominate every big city.
translation.zh: 尽管当时君主制，宫殿，堡垒战领了每一个城市的地平线， 而且看上去永久和自信， 但今天却是银行大楼的闪亮塔尖占领了每一个大城市。