Illustrates both theoretical and practical aspects in the design of reclamation and ground improvement works. Covers not only improvement of soft natural soil but also densification of granular fill material. Methods of reclamation, site and equipment selection and construction …
Covers topics such as China's ideology, ethics, morality, political and religious ideas, economic thought, ideas on obtaining material wealth, customs, science and technology, education, and literature and arts.
"This book is a compilation of 500 photographs of the Qing Dynasty architecture, which appeared in Western publications. The collection comprises eighteen categories, including city walls and gates, towers memorial arches, guild houses, churches, streets, and bridges, furnishing…
Features a visual reference for researching the architectural evolution during the Qing Dynasty and also provides a multi-faceted perspective on China's political, social, cultural, and economic landscapes then.