"The collection of the National Palace Museum is made up largely of the personal holdings of the Ch'ien-lung emperor (reigned 1736-95). Representing the artisti

A major scholarly work, published in conjunction with the exhibition titled "Splendors of Imperial China: Treasures from the National Palace Museum, Taipei" (on

Offering an unprecedented insight into one of the most glittering courts in history, this sumptuous book brings together some China's priceless national treasur

Describes the Chinese Bronze Age, including the development of the Chinese state, writing, religion and architecture.