{"product_id":"the-gorgeous-old-summer-palace-english-edition-a-painted-journey-through-yuanmingyuan-s-lost-splendor","title":"The Gorgeous Old Summer Palace (English Edition): A Painted Journey Through Yuanmingyuan’s Lost Splendor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/dc5b7709963ddf6341a44611df906edb3ee5e7435a01ed33c7f5796733203146.jpg?v=1793434665\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eStep into a world of vanished grandeur.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Gorgeous Old Summer Palace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einvites English-speaking readers to experience the breathtaking beauty of Yuanmingyuan — the “Garden of Perfect Brightness” — as it once was.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThrough the eyes of a charming guide named Jin Hu, you‘ll wander among the palace’s legendary pavilions, tranquil lakes, and exquisite gardens. This book blends\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eoriginal illustrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eaccessible historical narrative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e, bringing to life the artistic and architectural achievements of imperial China — and the poignant story of what was lost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhether you’re a collector of Chinese culture, a student of history, or a traveler planning your journey to Beijing, this book offers a unique window into one of China‘s most iconic heritage sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFully illustrated in color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— 98 pages of paintings and visual storytelling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chaxuntsg.cdjcc.edu.cn\/opac\/book\/5ec2c90cf024e7202a8eee34143a1ee3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds-markdown-cite\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ilas.fslib.com.cn\/ILASOPAC\/NTRdrBookRetrInfo.do;jsessionid=76221CE95C271EB84F44FB0DDD2FCC51?recno=3392097\u0026amp;random=-1986972922\u0026amp;libid=\" 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