SPLENDORS OF CHINA'S FORBIDDEN CITY: THE GLORIOUS REIGN OF EMPEROR QIANLONG

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An introduction to the life of towns and cities in the medieval period, this book shows how medieval towns grew to become important centers of trade and liberty. Beginning with a l...

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China’s rise to superpower is seemingly a modern phenomenon, but it has a long history. This book follows China’s geopolitical transformation on the world stage, from struggling to...

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