The forbidden city : the biography of a palace / by Frank Dorn.
| Author/creator | Dorn, Frank |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, [1970] |
| Copyright Date | ©1970 |
| Description | xx, 312 pages, 18 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps, plans, portraits ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Ten thousand yesterdays -- The approaches to the palaces -- The guardian walls -- The three great throne halls -- The great within -- The eastern section of the palaces -- The western section of the palaces -- Last of the emperors. |
| Abstract | The author traces the history of the Forbidden City from its foundation by Yung Lo, through 1949, when much of its art and valuables were removed to Taiwan by nationalists. |
| Local note | Joyner Rare copy has writing and underlining throughout in pencil and red pencil. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-302) and index. |
| Digital Bookplate | Bookplate for Jack and Mary Spain |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner Rare copy Gift of Jack and Mary Spain, 6/19/2024 |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Dorn, Frank, 1901-1981. Forbidden city. New York, Scribner [1970] |
| Genre/form | History. |
| LCCN | 70123823 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Rare Collection | DS795.8.I46 D67 1970 | ✔ Available | Request Material |