閻崇年著的《古都北京(英文版)(精)》是一部介
紹北京歷史文化的著作，從北京的自然環境和“北京
人”為代表的史前文明說起，以斷代史的體例記述70
萬年以來，北京城的歷史發展脈絡，尤其是作為元、
明、清三朝帝都的輝煌歷程。本書史料翔實，圖文並
茂，既有對北京作為皇城的歷史文化遺跡的詳細描述
，如城池宮殿、皇家園林等，也有對坊巷市俗、歲時
節令等市民生活的記錄；既明確了北京作為都城在中
國歷史文化中的重要地位，更注重彰顯北京作為國際
化大都市在世界文化發展和交流中巨大影響。本書內
容繫統、全面，結構緊湊而清晰。既有歷史表述的嚴
謹，也有通俗讀物的樸實，是傳播北京歷史文化的著
作。尤其是作者在論述過程中注重將重大歷史事件進
行東西方類比，符合外國讀者的閱讀習慣，具有全球
化的視角和思維。

AUTHOR'S PREFACE
INTRODUCTION
A CRADLE OF CHINESE CIVILIZATION
Physical Features of the Bcijing Area
Dawn of the Stone Age
THE BRILLIANCE OF ANCIENT YAN CIVILIZATION
Bronze Civilization
Ji -Capital of the State of Yan
IMPORTANT STRONGHOLD UNDER THE QIN, HAN, SUI AND TANG DYNASTIES
North China Stronghold
Capital of Three Yan Regimes
THE ETHNIC MINORITIES MAKE BEIJING THEIR CAPITAL
Southern Capital Under the Liao Dynasty
Middle Capital Under the Jurchen Dynasty
CAMBALUC OF THE MONGOL EMPIRE
The Great Capital of Kublai Khan
Some Features of Dadu
Flourishing Commerce
Science, Technology and Culture
Cultural Exchange with Other Countries
BEIJING UNDER THE MING AND QING DYNASTIES
The City and the Palaces
The Four City Walls
The Forbidden City: Layout and Philosophy
Imperial Gardens
Gardens Within the Forbidden City
Other Imperial Gardens and Parks
The Three Scenic Hills and Five Gardens
The Life of Emperors and Empresses
Ascending the Throne
The Royal Wedding
Administration of the Empire
The Worship of Gods
The Emperor's Studies
Life Style
Imperial Mausoleums
Culture and Art
Education
Science and Technology
Literature
Drama
Compilation of Books
Painting
Calligraphy
Special Handicrafts
Porcelain
The "Square Courtyards"
The Separate Communities
The Business District Outside the Three Front Gates
The Mansions of Princes
Beijing's Residential Courtyards
The Life and Customs of Beijing's Residents
A BRIEF CHRONOLOGY OF YUAN, MING AND QING DYNASTIES
A BRIEF CHRONOLOGY OF BEIJING
CONTENTS OF PLATES
EPILOGUE