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.
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Year of Publication |
1995
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Journal |
Calliope: The Ming Dynasty: The World of the Yongle Emperor
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Volume |
Volume 5
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Start Page |
Page 16
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Date Published |
May/June 1995
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