The Forbidden City |
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| Author:
| Barmé, Geremie R. |
| Series title: | Wonders of the World Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-674-06396-9 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2012 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $17.00 |
Book Description:
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The Forbidden City (Zijin Cheng) lying at the heart of Beijing formed the hub of the Celestial Empire for five centuries. Over the past century it has been celebrated and excoriated as a symbol of all that was magnificent and terrible in dynastic Chinaâe(tm)s legacy. In this book, Barmé provides a new and original history of the culture, politics, and architecture of the Forbidden City.
The Forbidden City (Zijin Cheng) lying at the heart of Beijing formed the hub of the Celestial Empire for five centuries. Over the past century it has been celebrated and excoriated as a symbol of all that was magnificent and terrible in dynastic Chinaâe(tm)s legacy. In this book, Barmé provides a new and original history of the culture, politics, and architecture of the Forbidden City.