北京既有伟大的历史，也充满了现代大都市的魅力，它将稳健发展成为一个世界城市。白立文编著的这本《大城北京（中国城记北京）（英文版）》围绕“人文北京、科技北京、绿色北京”这个北京的发展方向，从人文、科技等角度入手，展现北京作为世界级大都市的勃勃生机，为北京的发展助力。

Considering the Recent History of Foreigners in China

The Opium Wars and Other Instances of World-class Meddling

Enter Beijing

The Foreigners Return - For Festivities and Fiscal Fun

City Sectors

Major Districts of Profit,History and Entertainment Profiled

Civic Structure

Edifice Institutions of Culture and Public Service

Tech Zone

Powering Up:The Zhongguancun Science & Technology Zone

Cultivating the Business of Technology

Beijing's Leading Position in China's Tech Field and International Outlook

Green Gain

Environmental Efforts,Clean Industry and a Greener Beijing

Of Brutality,Beauty and Building:

The Mark ofZhu Di Mongols Beat Back,an Aggressor Emperor Destroyed,He Built the City

Author Addendum - Being in Beijing:

A Visitor Primer Achieving Enlightenment and Entertainment in the Age-old Metropolis