The quadrangle houses and hutongs of Beijing

Author: Weng Li
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: This book provides a detailed introduction to the historical evolution, architectural styles, artistic and practical functions of Beijing, as well as its rise and fall and the historical mists it embodies. Its significance is self-evident. From the perspective of cultural construction, this series of books has left behind an extremely important historical record for preserving the charm of the ancient capital. This book selects the most distinctive features of Beijing, which embody the historical and cultural heritage created by ancient laborers and architectural masters. It provides a detailed introduction to their historical evolution, architectural styles, artistic and practical functions, as well as their rise and fall and the historical mists they embody. Its significance is self-evident. From the perspective of cultural construction, this series of books has left behind an extremely important historical record for preserving the charm of the ancient capital.