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Australian Book Retailer of the Year 2021
Baoliang Chen
Paints a vivid picture of life in the Tang Dynasty’s capital city Chang'an, plus the key cities of Luoyang and Yangzhou. To understand Chinese history and society, cities not just…
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Highlights the key aspects of urban life between 1206 and 1368, such as dwelling, clothing, diet, transportation, marriage, and customs. The book also reveals how the formally nomadic rulers of…
Examines life in the big cities of the Ming Dynasty: Beijing, Nanjing, Suzhou, Hangzhou and Kaifeng. Coverage includes information on the clothing of urban officials and residents, diet, utensils, ceremonies…
