First published 2004
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© 2004 Jianfei Zhu

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Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data
Zhu, Jianfei, 1962-
Chinese spatial strategies : imperial Beijing, 1420-1911 / Jianfei Zhu.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Architecture-China-Beijing-Ming-Qing dynasties, 1368-1912. 2. Space
(Architecture)-China-Beijing. 3. Architecture and state-China-Beijing. 4.
Architecture and religion. 5. City planning-China-Beijing. 6. Forbidden
City (Beijing, China). 7. Beijing (China)-Buildings, structures, etc. I. Title.
NA1547. P6Z48 2003
720′ .951′156-dc21
2003005929

ISBN 0-415-31883-1

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