Peking by Felix Greene is a beautifully illustrated exploration of China's ancient imperial capital — the city known today as Beijing but which, for centuries, was the heart of one of the world's greatest civilisations. Greene guides readers through the magnificent Forbidden City, the serene Temple of Heaven, the vast Summer Palace, and the hutong alleyways that preserved the texture of traditional Peking life. Written at a time when China was still largely unknown to Western eyes, this is a thoughtful, richly illustrated document of a city on the cusp of transformation, and a fascinating piece of mid-twentieth century travel writing.
- Author: Felix Greene
- ISBN: 978-0224014137
- Format: Hardcover
- Condition: Used – Very Good
- Subject: Peking, Beijing, China, travel, imperial history
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