This book comprehensively describes the old Shanghai's old city style, market culture and people's lives. From the perspective of personal experience, it describes the landmark buildings, famous mansions, concessions, alleys, "modern" signs, old business, gluttonous food, local slang, old events in the literary world, and opera performances of old Shanghai. It vividly and interestingly displays the once glorious market culture of old Shanghai through short fragments and vividly reproduces the life of old Shanghai and its people. Only by understanding the rich cultural heritage and historical origins of the capital can we truly appreciate the essence of this city. This book is valuable for understanding the history and humanities of Shanghai.
Reader comments
This book is rich in content, showing the market culture of old Shanghai through interesting short articles, which made me feel like I was on the streets of Shanghai in that era. Moreover, the author's writing style is vivid and picturesque, which is very helpful for understanding the history of Shanghai. The description of Nanjing Road in the book impressed me deeply, and I could feel the prosperity at that time. All in all, this is a great book worth reading!
The history of old Shanghai is well-illustrated and worth a visit.
This book is rich in content, showing the market culture of old Shanghai through interesting short articles, which made me feel like I was on the streets of Shanghai in that era. Moreover, the author's writing style is vivid and picturesque, which is very helpful for understanding the history of Shanghai. The description of Nanjing Road in the book impressed me deeply, and I could feel the prosperity at that time. All in all, this is a great book worth reading!
The history of old Shanghai is well-illustrated and worth a visit.