Beijing : from imperial capital to Olympic city
Li, Lillian M.2008
Books, Manuscripts
From its earliest beginnings to its attempts to be recognized as a major international city, the history of Beijing is a fascinating journey. Three experts in Chinese history take readers along for the ride, showing its evolution from Kublai Khan's seat of power to the site of the 2008 Olympics.
Main title:
Beijing : from imperial capital to Olympic city / Lillian M. Li, Alison J. Dray-Novey, Haili Kong.
Imprint:
Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan, 2008.
Collation:
661 p.
Notes:
Originally published: 2007.Includes index.Bibliography.
ISBN:
02306052739780230605275
Dewey class:
951.156
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
2380717