Peking: Temples and City Life, 1400-1900 (Philip E.Lilienthal Books)

Peking: Temples and City Life, 1400-1900 (Philip E.Lilienthal Books)

by SusanNaquin (Author)

Synopsis

This text examines the city of Peking during the Ming and Qing periods. Using Peking's temples as a starting point, the book excavates the city's varied public arenas, its transformation over five centuries, its human engagements, and its rich cultural imprint.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 850
Publisher: University of California Press
Published: 16 Jan 2001

ISBN 10: 0520219910
ISBN 13: 9780520219915