Beijing: from Imperial Capital to Olympic City |
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| Author:
| Li, Lillian M.
Dray-Novey, Alison
Kong, Haili |
| ISBN: | 978-0-230-60527-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2008 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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Experts in Chinese history explore the history of Beijing, its evolution from Kublai Khan's seat of power to the capital of the Ming Dynasty. Beijing highlights the current developments in the city as it prepares for the 2008 Olympics. Maps, paintings and photographs detail the more than 600-year evolution of this unique and vibrant city.
Experts in Chinese history explore the history of Beijing, its evolution from Kublai Khan's seat of power to the capital of the Ming Dynasty. Beijing highlights the current developments in the city as it prepares for the 2008 Olympics. Maps, paintings and photographs detail the more than 600-year evolution of this unique and vibrant city.