Dynastic Discussions on Living in the Capital

Author: (Qing) Gu Yanwu
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: Gu Yanwu's Twenty Volumes of Records of Ancient Capitals Through Dynasties, also known as Records of Imperial Capitals of Past Dynasties, is a companion work to Gu's Geographic Records and Records of Benefits and Burdens of Provinces and States Throughout the Nation. Geographic Records focuses on geography, while Records of Benefits and Burdens of Provinces and States Throughout the Nation emphasizes governance. Records of Ancient Capitals Through Dynasties documents the history of ancient capitals, making it China's first specialized book compiling historical records of capital cities.