Assouline - Forbidden City: The Palace at the Heart of Chinese Culture book

Drawing visitors from near and far for over six centuries, China's Forbidden City is one of the most complex structures in all of history, with 900 golden-roofed buildings positioned among moats, gardens and plazas. A recent addition to Assouline’s standout Ultimate Collection, Forbidden City: The Palace at the Heart of Chinese Culture is a stunning tome from Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ian Johnson that guides readers through the magnificent and storied palace built by China’s Yongle Emperor. Observing history and key events over 200 pages, and accompanied by 100 photographs of artworks and historical artifacts, this homage to the royal monument is presented in a red clamshell case reminiscent of traditional Chinese lacquerware, and also features a carved map of the Forbidden City’s grounds.

by: Ian Johnson
page count: 200
no. of illustrations/photos: 100
language: English
publication date: January 2021
hardcover
ISBN: 9781614289265

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