A Short History of Beijing

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.

Product details

• Authors: Jonathan Clements, Clements Jonathan
• Publisher: Haus Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 31.01.2022
• EAN: 9781913368463
• ISBN: 978-1-913368-46-3
• No. of pages: 240
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 200 mm x 20 mm
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; China, Beijing, HISTORY / Asia / China, Asian History