The Ming tombs / Ann Paludan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Paludan, Ann, 1928-2014.

Series:

Images of Asia

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ming Tombs (China).

Physical Description:

69 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Hong Kong ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1991.

Summary:

Few visit Beijing without going to the Ming Tombs, the burial grounds of the Ming dynasty who ruled China from 1368 to 1644. This book gives a concise and up-to-date description of one of China's most important archaeological sites. It explains the beliefs underlying Chinese burial practices and the significant symbolism of the stone monuments lining the spirit road--the avenue leading to the first tomb in the valley--with its animals and stone officials in fifteenth-century court costume.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 65-66) and index.

ISBN:

0195850033 :

OCLC:

23582786