Imperial Guard of China - Beijing's Guard during the Liao, Jin, Yuan, Ming, Qing, and Northern 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 numerous historical and photographs. It focuses on recording the defense systems of the imperial city in Beijing after 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 royal 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 defense system for the imperial guards from a military geographical standpoint. By extensively mining historical sources, including distilling large amounts of official and unofficial records, the book provides a detailed description of the formation, scale, and development of ancient Chinese imperial guards, as well as their participation in guard duties, palace coups, and royal 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.