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The Forbidden City (Place in History)

Frances Wood · 2005

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This lively book introduces the reader to the colourful characters who inhabited the Forbidden City, and vividly evokes the strictly prescribed rituals that made up life between its walls. From the strong intellectual and political character of the Ming dynasty through the robust warrior spirit of the Qing, Frances Wood's thematic tour recalls the most intriguing and exciting moments - whether official or domestic - of that extraordinary era.

Book details

Year
2005
Language
English
Publisher
British Museum Press
Editions
1
Pages
88
ISBN
9780714127897

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