Short History of Beijing
«'This book is like having a friendly, knowledgeable companion taking your arm as you wander through the back alleys and boulevards of one of the world's great cities...the perfect book for the visitor to Beijing.' - Rana Mitter, author of Modern China: A Very Short Introduction; 'Beijingers, both Chinese and foreign, mourn the Chinese capital's rapidly-disappearing traditional alleys but few of us appreciate Beijing as a city that has lasted through 2,500 years of building and destruction. ...[Jonathan Clements] comes well-stocked with tales that will be new even to long-time residents.'- Lucy Hornby, China Correspondent, Financial Times; '... a highly readable and informative book that gives us a wonderful glimpse of the history of a compelling city.' - Martin Jacques, author of When China Rules the World; 'It's hard to imagine anyone better equipped than Jonathan Clements to compile a readable account of Beijing ...an essential companion for the visitor and a treasure trove of vicarious delights for the chair-bound.' - John Keay, author of China: A History»
Before China's capital became a sprawling megacity and international centre of business and culture, its fortunes fluctuated under a dozen dynasties. It has been a capital for several states, including those headed by Mongolian chiefs and the glorious Ming emperors, whose tombs can still be found on its outskirts. Les mer
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Detaljer
- Forlag
- Haus Publishing
- Innbinding
- Paperback
- Språk
- Engelsk
- ISBN
- 9781913368463
- Utgivelsesår
- 2022
- Format
- 1 x 1 cm
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«'This book is like having a friendly, knowledgeable companion taking your arm as you wander through the back alleys and boulevards of one of the world's great cities...the perfect book for the visitor to Beijing.' - Rana Mitter, author of Modern China: A Very Short Introduction; 'Beijingers, both Chinese and foreign, mourn the Chinese capital's rapidly-disappearing traditional alleys but few of us appreciate Beijing as a city that has lasted through 2,500 years of building and destruction. ...[Jonathan Clements] comes well-stocked with tales that will be new even to long-time residents.'- Lucy Hornby, China Correspondent, Financial Times; '... a highly readable and informative book that gives us a wonderful glimpse of the history of a compelling city.' - Martin Jacques, author of When China Rules the World; 'It's hard to imagine anyone better equipped than Jonathan Clements to compile a readable account of Beijing ...an essential companion for the visitor and a treasure trove of vicarious delights for the chair-bound.' - John Keay, author of China: A History»