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In Search of History journeys 2,000 years from ancient times to the present, taking a closer look at the events, places, and hidden mysteries that have puzzled and inspired historians and experts across the ages. Episode: China's Forbidden City: Shrouded in secrecy, China's Forbidden City...

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Other Authors: Frank, David M. (Producer), Nelson, Ron (Ron A.) (Producer), Ackroyd, David, 1940- (Narrator)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: New York, NY : A&E Television Networks, 1997.
Series:In Search of History
Subjects:
Forbidden City (Beijing, China)
Puyi, > 1906-1967.
Cité interdite (Pékin, Chine)
China > History > Ming dynasty, 1368-1644.
China > Kings and rulers > Homes and haunts.
Chine > Histoire > 1368-1644 (Dynastie des Ming)
Educational television programs.
Documentary television programs.
Émissions éducatives télévisées.
Documentaires télévisés.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:In Search of History journeys 2,000 years from ancient times to the present, taking a closer look at the events, places, and hidden mysteries that have puzzled and inspired historians and experts across the ages. Episode: China's Forbidden City: Shrouded in secrecy, China's Forbidden City was the emperors' home from erection in the 1400s until abandonment in 1911, when revolution deposed the last emperor.
Physical Description:1 online resource (42 minutes)
Playing Time:00:41:44
Production Credits:Executive producer, Bram Roos.