This chronicle of the Forbidden City, a blend of biographical portraits, narrative, history and illustrations, guides readers through 500 years of China. Much o

Have you heard of the Forbidden City? Millions of tourists visit it every year in Beijing, China. It is known as the biggest palace on Earth. However, it also h

The Ming and the Qing Empires ruled China for centuries, and the Forbidden City was the seat of both empires. Learn about the history of the Forbidden City from