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Peking

- Temples and City Life, 1400-1900

About Peking

This text examines the city of Peking during the Ming and Qing periods. Using Peking's temples as a starting point, the book excavates the city's varied public arenas, its transformation over five centuries, its human engagements, and its rich cultural imprint.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780520219915
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 850
  • Published:
  • January 14, 2001
  • Dimensions:
  • 237x166x64 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 1242 g.
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Expected delivery: August 21, 2025

Description of Peking

This text examines the city of Peking during the Ming and Qing periods. Using Peking's temples as a starting point, the book excavates the city's varied public arenas, its transformation over five centuries, its human engagements, and its rich cultural imprint.

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