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City of darkness revisited

by Greg Girard, Ian Lambot

This volume explores the reality of Kowloon Walled City through photographs, drawings, and archival documents. It analyses the architectural development and social history of the site, questioning popular myths surrounding the community before its demolition.

Accession 15220 ISBN 9781873200889 Publisher Watermark Publishing
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