A Short History of Beijing

A Short History of Beijing
Jonathan Clements
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Paperback
h198 x 129mm - 240pg
17 Jan 2022 UK
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9781913368463
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Before China' s capital became a sprawling megacity and international centre of business and culture, its fortunes fluctuated under a dozen dynasties. It has been a capital for several states, including those headed by Mongolian chiefs and the glorious Ming emperors, whose tombs can still be found on its outskirts. And before all that, it was a campsite for primitive hominids, known as the Peking Man. A Short History of Beijing tells the story of this remarkable city, from its more famous residents - Khubilai Khan, Mulan, and Marco Polo - right up to the twenty-first century, as modern construction wipes out so much of the old city to make way for its twenty-million-strong population. Through his timely and intimate portrait of the world' s most populous capital city, Jonathan Clements reveals the history of China itself. This first paperback edition includes a new final chapter, taking the history of Beijing up to the 2022 Winter Olympics and beyond.
' This book is like having a friendly, knowledgeable companion taking your arm as you wander through the back alleys and boulevards of one of the world' s great cities. . . the perfect book for the visitor to Beijing. ' - Rana Mitter, author of Modern China: A Very Short Introduction; ' Beijingers, both Chinese and foreign, mourn the Chinese capital' s rapidly-disappearing traditional alleys but few of us appreciate Beijing as a city that has lasted through 2,500 years of building and destruction. . . . [Jonathan Clements] comes well-stocked with tales that will be new even to long-time residents. ' - Lucy Hornby, China Correspondent, Financial Times; ' . . . a highly readable and informative book that gives us a wonderful glimpse of the history of a compelling city. ' - Martin Jacques, author of When China Rules the World; ' It' s hard to imagine anyone better equipped than Jonathan Clements to compile a readable account of Beijing . . . an essential companion for the visitor and a treasure trove of vicarious delights for the chair-bound. ' - John Keay, author of China: A History
Jonathan Clements is an author and TV presenter specialising in the history of the Far East. He has been a consultant and talking head on numerous TV programmes, including New Secrets of the Terracotta Warriors (Channel 4). Since 2016, he has fronted the award-winning series Route Awakening (National Geographic Asia). His most recent book is The Emperor' s Feast: A History of China in Twelve Meals (2021).
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781913368463
Published: 17 Jan 2022
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Haus Publishing
Publisher: Haus Publishing
Format: Paperback
Height: 198mm
Width: 129mm
Pages: 240

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