Fascinating Tales of Old Beijing
Author | : Jin Shoushen |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 131 |
Release | : 1989 |
Genre | : Folk literature, Chinese |
ISBN | : 9789971985455 |
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Author | : Jin Shoushen |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 131 |
Release | : 1989 |
Genre | : Folk literature, Chinese |
ISBN | : 9789971985455 |
Author | : Derek Sandhaus |
Publisher | : Tales |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9789881815422 |
A forbidden city for Westerners for hundreds of years, China's capital has always been viewed as one of the world's most mysterious cities. This book re-creates a sense of old Peking through a pastiche of historical snippets--stories, quotations, cartoons, postcards and drawings--and shares intriguing tidbits about the Imperial Court. Placing Peking in the context of the Boxer Rebellion, when two very different yet equally headstrong cultures clashed, this is a valuable source for those interested in Chinese history.
Author | : Michael Meyer |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury USA |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2009-05-26 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780802717504 |
A fascinating, intimate portrait of Beijing through the lens of its oldest neighborhood, facing destruction as the city, and China, relentlessly modernizes. Soon we will be able to say about old Beijing that what emperors, warlords, Japanese invaders, and Communist planners couldn't eradicate, the market economy has. Weaving historical vignettes of Beijing and China over a thousand years Michael Meyer captures the city's deep past as he illuminates its present, and especially the destruction of its ancient neighborhoods and the eradication of a way of life that has epitomized China's capital. With an insider's insight, The Last Days of Old Beijing is an invaluable witness to history, bringing into shining focus the ebb and flow of life in old Beijing at this pivotal moment.
Author | : Nianpei Li |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 220 |
Release | : 1983 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : |
Ancient tales that acquaint the newcomer with Chinese legend and folklore.
Author | : Brian Brown |
Publisher | : Kessinger Publishing |
Total Pages | : 248 |
Release | : 2009-02 |
Genre | : Literary Collections |
ISBN | : 9781104104450 |
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Author | : Wander Stories |
Publisher | : WanderStories |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2012-05-15 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 9949516951 |
Dear Traveler, Welcome to the WanderStories™ History of Beijing. Beijing is the capital of the world’s largest nation and one of the most populous cities on earth. Its history is as complex or as simple as you might like it to be. The first mention of Beijing as a city is in records from the Zhou dynasty in the 11th century B.C.E. And there’s no doubt that three thousand years that have passed since then have given the Chinese people plenty of time to shape one of the most unique cities on earth. There is only one thing to do now – visit! We, at WanderStories™, are storytellers. We don’t tell you where to eat or sleep, we don’t intend to replace a typical travel reference guide. Our mission is to be the best local guide that you would wish to have by your side when visiting the sights. So, we meet you at the sight and take you on a tour. WanderStories™ travel guides are unique because our storytelling style puts you alongside the best local guide who tells you fascinating stories and unusual facts recreating the passion and sacrifice that forged the beauty of these places right here in front of you, while a wealth of high quality photos, historic pictures, and illustrations brings your tour vividly to life. Our promise: • when you visit Beijing with this travel guide you will have the best local guide at your fingertips • when you read this travel guide in the comfort of your armchair you will feel as if you are actually visiting Beijing with the best local guide Let’s go! Your guide, WanderStories
Author | : Nie Jun |
Publisher | : Graphic Universe& 8482 |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 2018 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1541526422 |
"Four short stories set in a hutong, or residential alleyway, of Beijing, China. Yu'er, her grandfather, and their eccentric neighbors experience the magic of everyday life."--
Author | : Anonymous |
Publisher | : Legare Street Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2023-07-18 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781021332370 |
For fans of Chinese culture and history, this book offers a rare glimpse into the world of ancient China. Featuring a collection of tales and legends from early Chinese literature, including the famous story of the Monkey King, this book is both entertaining and informative. With its vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, this book is sure to delight readers of all ages. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author | : Brian Brown |
Publisher | : Trieste Publishing |
Total Pages | : 254 |
Release | : 2017-10 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9780649547203 |
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Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 122 |
Release | : 1979 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : |
A collection of tales from various periods of Chinese history.