The Forbidden City

Abstract
The historical events behind the building of the Forbidden City reveal a political consolidation of the elite by the emperor. The article also goes into detail about the thought and care that went into constructing the Forbidden City, including the astrological considerations that went into it.
Year of Publication
1995
Journal
Calliope: The Ming Dynasty: The World of the Yongle Emperor
Volume
Volume 5
Start Page
Page 16
Date Published
May/June 1995
Chronology
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