Contributions

  • British Museum - Contributor

Publication

2014 - , Washington (State)

Language

English

Word Count

78,000 words, Guess

Page Count

312 pages

Identifiers

and 1 more

Classifications

  • DDC951/.026
  • LCCDS753.2 .M523 2014
  • LCCDS753.2 .C585 2014

Alternate Titles

  • 50 years that changed China
  • Fifty years that changed China

Description

Published to accompany a major exhibition at the British Museum and drawing on the latest research, this magnificent book explores the extraordinary history of early Ming China: the fabulous imperial courts, the military and cultural achievements, the complex belief systems, and diplomatic and trading missions. Over 2500 objects from museums across China and the rest of the world are illustrated here, including spectacular recent archaeological discoveries and some of the most beautiful works of art ever made.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Ming: 50 years that changed China2014-01-01

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