Once upon a China /

"Once Upon a China is an unconventional architectural story of great beauty, empathy, honour and sadness. The chapters are ingenious re-imaginations of 'Dream of the Red Mansion', 'Journey to the West', 'The Water Margin', and 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms�...

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Main Authors: Lim, C. J. (Author), McCloy, Steve (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2021.
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