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ISBN 13/10: 9787119031439 Author: Foreign Languages Press
Publisher: Foreign Languages Press
Year: 2002
Place: China
Edition: First
Binding: Hard Cover
Condition: New
Description: The alleys and lanes took their initial shape in the early 13th century. From then on the early 20th century, they were home to just about every resident in the capital city except the royal families. Even today, a great percentage of Beijing residents still have their houses located in these lanes. As people for generations have lived and worked here, a popular history and culture unique to Beijing has gradually developed and evolved out of the lanes and the people who reside in them. A look at the alleys and lanes not only will help on trace the path of the history and culture and gain an understanding of the unique way of life in Beijing, but will also allow one to feel the pulse of the people in this town.
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