Imperial Guard of China: Beijing's guards during the Liao, Jin, Yuan, Ming, Qing, and Beiyang periods

Author: Ji Hongjian
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book employs a documentary approach, tracing historical dynasties as a, while also featuring a wealth of historical and photographs. It focuses on recording the defensive systems of the imperial city in Beijing since it became the capital of the Liao Dynasty, including the city's fortifications, guard institutions, deployment of the imperial guards, palace security, palace battles, and imperial city battles. Especially noteworthy is the author's perspective as a military professional, offering the first analysis and exploration of Beijing's historical role as a defensive system for the imperial guards from a military geographical standpoint. By extensively, including distilling large amounts of official and unofficial histories, the book provides a detailed description of the formation, scale, and development of ancient Chinese imperial guards, as well as their involvement in guard duties, palace coups, and imperial city battles. This book balances historical value and readability, making it a valuable resource. It not only helps historians and general readers gain a comprehensive understanding and study of ancient Beijing but can also serve as popular historical reading for middle and high school students.