An Armchair Traveller's History of BeijingAs Chinas global influence continues to rise, its capital, Beijing, has become increasingly importantand a popular tourist destination, greeting close to five million international visitors each year. An Armchair Travellers History of Beijing presents the capital from its earliest beginnings as a prehistoric campsite for Peking Man through its fluctuating fortunes under a dozen dynasties. Home to capitals of several states over time, the site of