This exquisite handcrafted book tells a captivating story of the Forbidden City: The Palace at the Heart of Chinese Culture. For centuries, this grand palace with its 900 golden-roofed buildings, surrounding moats, gardens, and plazas, has left all who travel from near and far in awe. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ian Johnson entices readers into the world of the Ming dynasty, recounting history, events and featuring more than 100 photographs, artwork, and artifacts. Within these walls is a magical small city, serving home to soldiers, concubines, eunuchs, and merchants, steeped in tradition. This luxury tome is presented in an ornate red lacquer box with intricate carvings of the Forbidden City's grounds, an inspiring tribute to the grandiose beauty of Chinese civilization.
- Material: Handcrafted edition in a red lacquered glossy clamshell case
- Dimensions: Width: 18", Length: 20", Thickness: 3.5"
- Page count: 208
- Over 150 illustrations
- Weight: 25 lbs
