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BEIJING
THE STORY OF GREAT DYNASTIES, MIGHTY CONFLICTS... AND THE FORBIDDEN CITY |
| By: |
Richard Platt, Manuela Cappon (Illus) |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£10.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0753415763 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780753415764 |
| Publisher: |
PAN MACMILLAN |
| Pub. date: |
1 June, 2008 |
| Series: |
Through Time |
| Pages: |
48 |
| Description: |
Offers a journey through different periods in history. This book includes artworks which tell the story of a specific location as it changes with time. It also helps readers learn about the people who lived in this place, looking at their beliefs and way of life. |
| Synopsis: |
This series offers a unique journey through different periods in history. Detailed artworks tell the story of a specific location as it changes with time. As they explore each scene, readers learn about the people who lived in this place, looking at their beliefs and way of life."Through Time: Beijing" follows the story of several grand palaces and cities in what we now know as Beijing. Beginning in prehistoric times, an agricultural community slowly evolves. By the medieval period an imperial palace is taking shape. The reader follows the story of daily life under the different imperial dynasties, and of the cities that rise and fall around this site. |
| Illustrations: |
full colour artwork illustrations throughout |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Kingfisher Books Ltd |
| Returns: |
Returnable |