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The Forbidden City

by Foreign Languages Press
$9.90
The Forbidden City
The Forbidden City

Ancient secrets within Chinese imperial walls.

If you're enthralled by intricate historical detail and the majestic tales of China's emperors, "The Forbidden City" transports you into the heart of Beijing's storied past. This book isn't just a trip through history; it's a dive into the cultural and political significance of one of the world's most fascinating dynastic centers.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Forbidden City

by Foreign Languages Press
$9.90
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ISBN: 9787119053431
Authors: Foreign Languages Press
Publisher: Foreign Languages Press
Date of Publication: 2008-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Art, History, Travel
Related Topics: Art History, History, Historical, Guidebook, Reference, Architecture, Art and Photography, World History
Goodreads rating: 3.25
(rated by 4 readers)

Description

This book describes the different sections and pavilions in the Forbidden City in the centre of Beijing. The Forbidden City was the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty—the years 1420 to 1912. The Forbidden City is a World Heritage Site and is listed by UNESCO as the largest collection of preserved ancient wooden structures in the world. The book contains many images and a description of each in English, Chinese, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Russian, and Korean languages.
 

Ancient secrets within Chinese imperial walls.

If you're enthralled by intricate historical detail and the majestic tales of China's emperors, "The Forbidden City" transports you into the heart of Beijing's storied past. This book isn't just a trip through history; it's a dive into the cultural and political significance of one of the world's most fascinating dynastic centers.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.