The Forbidden City
by MacFarquhar, Roderick
Published by : Newsweek (New York) Physical details: 172 pages ISBN:0-88225-022-1. Year: 1972| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900 - 999 | 915.1156 Mac (Browse shelf) | Available | Gift | 65758 |
Includes Index
The Forbidden City in history -- A kingdom lost for love -- Behind the Great Wall -- The great interior -- "Where Earth and sky meet" -- The curse of the Yehe woman -- End of the imperial era -- The unforbidden city -- The Forbidden City in literature reference -- Chronology of Chinese history -- The Great Wall -- Guide to other monuments of China -- Selected bibliography -- Acknowledgments and picture credits.
The Forbidden City provides a lively and informative history, along with many illustrations of perhaps Chinas most famous city.