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It describes the emperor's ceremonial life, the stultifying world of his concubines, eunuchs and palace maids, and the devastating impact of the West in the late 19th century. A new chapter deals with the treasures and paintings collected under imperial patronage their dramatic dispersal, painstaking recovery and restoration and ends in the triumphant establishment of the Palace Museum.Introduction by pre-eminent China scholar Jonathan Spence; explains the rich history of the home of the Chinese emperor; draws on previously inaccessible information in Beijing; explores the lifestyles behind the Forbidden City's walls; extensive quotes from early days, including views from palace maids and eunuchs; detailed map of the Forbidden City's layout.
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Condition: Bueno. : Descubre la fascinante historia de la Ciudad Prohibida a través de este libro de May Holdsworth y Caroline Courtauld. Sumérgete en la vida ceremonial del emperador, el mundo de concubinas y eunucos, y el impacto del Occidente en el siglo XIX. Con una introducción de Jonathan Spence, este libro explora los tesoros y pinturas imperiales, su dispersión y restauración, culminando en el establecimiento del Museo del Palacio. Una guía esencial para comprender la grandeza y el legado perdurable de este emblemático lugar. EAN: 9789622174443 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Historia Título: The Forbidden City: The great within Autor: May Holdsworth| Caroline Courtauld Editorial: Odyssey Idioma: en Páginas: 140 Formato: tapa dura. Seller Inventory # Happ-2025-07-02-b84183c8
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