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A Walkers' Guide to Old Western Landmarks in Shanghai
Contributor(s): Daily, Shanghai (Editor)

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 ISBN: 1602203040     ISBN-13: 9781602203044
Publisher: Shanghai Book Traders
OUR PRICE: $11.40  

Binding Type: Paperback
Published: October 2009
* Out of Print *
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BISAC Categories:
- Travel | Asia - China
Physical Information: 218 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Chinese
Features: Maps
 
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Publisher Description:
Shanghai's Western influences date over a hundred years, since it was made an international port after the 1842 Treaty of Nanjing. Throughout the late 19th century and early 20th century, the construction never stopped in Shanghai, making it the most glamorous and trendsetting international city of neoclassical and art deco architecture. This book highlights the most famous and noteworthy Western landmark buildings in Shanghai to explore on foot. With maps, photographs, and detailed background information on each landmark, this book will be an indispensable guide to understanding the history and intricacies of this fascinating city.
 
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