A Short History of Beijing (Paperback)

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. And before all that, it was a campsite for primitive hominids, known as the Peking Man. A Short History of Beijing tells the story of this remarkable city, from its more famous residents - Khubilai Khan, Mulan, and Marco Polo - right up to the twenty-first century, as modern construction wipes out so much of the old city to make way for its twenty-million-strong population. Through his timely and intimate portrait of the world's most populous capital city, Jonathan Clements reveals the history of China itself. This first paperback edition includes a new final chapter, taking the history of Beijing up to the 2022 Winter Olympics and beyond.

General

Imprint:	Haus Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2022
Authors:	Jonathan Clements
Dimensions:	131 x 197 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	208
ISBN-13:	978-1-913368-46-3
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > General Books > History > General Promotions
LSN:	1-913368-46-7
Barcode:	9781913368463

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