Famous Historical Residences (China City Human Geography): Book spine or cover has flaws

Author: Li Jie
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The book records the old residences of eight cities—Shenyang, Beijing, Kaifeng, Qingdao, Shaoxing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, and Nanjing—divided into the "Southern Chapter" and the "Northern Chapter." In reality, the modern history of China is not composed solely of these eight cities, nor can the cultural essence of these cities be fully encapsulated by this city guide. The author explains the selection of these cities: "Due to my limited knowledge, I can only document the former residences of the elite in these eight cities. I hope my words and illustrations can help more people find these old houses more efficiently." The eight cities mentioned in this book, their cultural qualities cannot be fully summarized by this simple city guide. Each great city is a remarkable book, and even every distinguished figure I have encountered is a remarkable book. The hundred years of China have become particularly vibrant due to the successive appearances of these political, military, and cultural elites. Due to my limited knowledge, I can only document the former residences of the elite in these eight cities. I hope my words and images can help more people find these old houses more efficiently.