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Focusing on the cultural and natural significance of West Lake during the Song dynasty, the book explores how leisure activities influenced visitors' perceptions of nature and established the lake as a tourist destination. After the imperial court relocated to Hangzhou, the area became a cultural hub, where the interplay of ecological, economic, and spiritual pursuits shaped social constructs. Using diverse sources like poems, maps, and anecdotes, the author delves into the complexities of this iconic site, appealing to those interested in urban history and cultural geography.
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The Rise of West Lake, Xiaolin Duan
- Taal
- Jaar van publicatie
- 2020
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- (Hardcover)
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- Titel
- The Rise of West Lake
- Ondertitel
- A Cultural Landmark in the Song Dynasty
- Taal
- Engels
- Auteurs
- Xiaolin Duan
- Uitgever
- University of Washington Press
- Jaar van publicatie
- 2020
- Formaat
- Hardcover
- Aantal pagina's
- 264
- ISBN13
- 9780295747125
- Reeks
- Tags
- Non-fictie, Kaarten en reizen, Hobby, Reizen
- Aantekening
- Focusing on the cultural and natural significance of West Lake during the Song dynasty, the book explores how leisure activities influenced visitors' perceptions of nature and established the lake as a tourist destination. After the imperial court relocated to Hangzhou, the area became a cultural hub, where the interplay of ecological, economic, and spiritual pursuits shaped social constructs. Using diverse sources like poems, maps, and anecdotes, the author delves into the complexities of this iconic site, appealing to those interested in urban history and cultural geography.