[I received a review copy of this book from the publisher.  No other compensation was received.] In the Forbidden City is an incredible book combining beautiful spreads of architecture, fun cartoons, history, and culture. I’m impressed with how well it balances a depth of factual information that rivals a college course and yet delights my four-year-old son with the playful cartoon cats, tourists, emperors, and more. At first it may seem to be an intimidating or dense read because the […]

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