2008, ISBN: 9781403964731

Few world cities have a record as long, as fascinating, or as well-documented as Beijing's. A capital almost continuously for more than a thousand years, the city has been Khubilai Khan's… Meer...

Few world cities have a record as long, as fascinating, or as well-documented as Beijing's. A capital almost continuously for more than a thousand years, the city has been Khubilai Khan's Mongol headquarters, home to emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and the main stage for Communist-era achievements and upheavals. "Beijing" is the first book in English to trace this vibrant city's history from its earliest days to the present. It highlights recent changes in the city as its more than fifteen million people live through record-level economic growth and intensive preparations for the 2008 Olympics. Focusing on the lives of ordinary residents and rulers alike, the authors examine the controversial destruction of historic districts as well as the construction of new residential and business districts and Olympic venues. Extensive photographs and paintings, many not previously published, offer a window onto Beijing not only in major phases of its past, but also in its startlingly different present. Compelling and revealing, Beijing arrives just in time for the city's turn in the Olympic spotlight. Media > Book, [PU: Palgrave Macmillan]<

ISBN: 9781403964731

Palgrave Macmillan. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex… Meer...

Palgrave Macmillan. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., Palgrave Macmillan<

2007, ISBN: 9781403964731

Hardcover, All pages and cover are intact. Possible slightly loose binding, minor highlighting and marginalia, cocked spine or torn dust jacket. Maybe an ex-library copy and not include t… Meer...

Hardcover, All pages and cover are intact. Possible slightly loose binding, minor highlighting and marginalia, cocked spine or torn dust jacket. Maybe an ex-library copy and not include the accompanying CDs, access codes or other supplemental materials., Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: Palgrave Macmillan]<

2007, ISBN: 1403964734

[EAN: 9781403964731], [PU: Palgrave,], History|Asia|China, History|Asia|General, History|Civilization, Political Science|Economic Conditions, Jacket, 321 S. gutes Exemplar L016 9781403964… Meer...

[EAN: 9781403964731], [PU: Palgrave,], History|Asia|China, History|Asia|General, History|Civilization, Political Science|Economic Conditions, Jacket, 321 S. gutes Exemplar L016 9781403964731 *.* Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 550, Books<

ISBN: 9781403964731

Livre, [PU: Palgrave Macmillan]