Beijing - A Concise History - Hardback - 2006

Sets out the history of the city of Beijing, charting the course of its development from its early roots before 2000 BC to its contemporary position as capital of the People's Republic of China. This book outlines the establishment of the earliest cities, its status as regional capital during the Zhou dynasty, and its emergence as the capital.
Year of publication: 2006
Pagination: 224 pages, 42 black & white illustrations, 2 black & white tables, 31 black & white halftones, 11 bl
Format: Hardback
Serie: Routledge Studies in the Modern History of Asia