Chinese Spatial Strategies Imperial Beijing, 1420-1911

Jianfei Zhu

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Chinese Spatial Strategies presents a study of social spaces of the capital of Ming Qing China (1420-1911). Focusing on early Ming and early and middle Qing, it explores architectural, urban and geographical space of Beijing, in relation to issues of history, geopolitics, urban social structure, imperial rule and authority, symbolism, and aesthetic and existential experience. At once historical and theoretical, the work argues that there is a Chinese approach to spatial disposition which is strategic and holistic.

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Book information

ISBN:	9780415318839
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Imprint:	Routledge
Pub date:	27 Nov 2003
DEWEY:	720.951156
DEWEY edition:	22
Language:	English
Number of pages:	281
Weight:	710g
Height:	176mm
Width:	242mm
Spine width:	22mm