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Author:

Zhao, Guangchao,.

Title:

In the Forbidden City [Book] / [written by Chiu Kwong-chiu ; designed and illustrated by Design and Cultural Studies Workshop Limited ; translation by Ben Wang.].

Format:

[Book] /

Edition:

First edition.

Publisher:

China Institute in America

Copyright Date:

2008

Description:

1 volume (unpaged), 6 unnumbered foldout pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 29 cm + 1 magnifying glass.

Subject:

Forbidden City (Beijing, China)--Juvenile literature.
Palaces--Beijing--Beijing--Juvenile literature.
Architecture--China--History--Ming-Qing dynasties, 1368-1912--Juvenile literature.
China--History--Juvenile literature.
China--Civilization--Juvenile literature.
China--Social life and customs--Juvenile fiction.

Other Authors:

Wang, Ben,.
Design Cultural Studies Workshop Limited.
China Institute in America.

Notes:

Parallel title in Chinese characters. Statement of responsiblity from cover. "This book and all We All Live In The Forbidden City-related programming has been made possible through the generous support of The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation"--Colophon.

Summary:

Accompanied by a mischievous cat, readers tour the Forbidden City, encountering the emperors, empresses, and rebel leaders who walked through its halls and gardens while also learning about the struggles and intrigues of everyday life in imperial China.

Series:

We all live in the Forbidden City

ISBN:

0989377601 (hardcover)
9780989377607 (hardcover)

Locations:

JKPC771 -- Polk City Community Library (Polk City)