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Follow the fascinating development of the Chinese capital, from ancient times to the present day. Witness the invasion of armies, the rise and fall of great dynasties, and enter the mysterious dwelling-place of emperors - the Forbidden City. Discover the history of China and its people.Contents
Contents : Beijing timeline; a marshy home; working the land; building Zhongdu; Jin palace; Mongol conquest; Kublai Khan’s city; Ming conquest; The Forbidden City; life in the palace; Fire in the Forbidden City; Fall of the Ming; European visitors - Qing dynasty - Manchu; Western troops invade - opium war; The Boxer Rebellion; The last emperor; A new age; The Cultural Revolution; Museum city; glossary; index;
