This lavishly illustrated social history brilliantly captures the atmosphere of China and the dramatic changes that took place from the mid-sixteenth century to the beginning of World War II. A fascinating mix of the stories of merchants, mercenaries, missionaries, adventurers, refugees and main personalities.
Given in memory of Emily Adams Lyne by Paul and Gail Bradbury
This is an authoritative book on the subject of hybrid architecture built by successful Chinese immigrants and their descendents in Southeast Asia. It includes hundreds of photographs and information on the historical contexts of the buildings
A series of subtle colour photographs presents the ambience and style of each of the sixteen gracious modern teahouses selected from the large number, which have opened or reopened in China in recent years. Traditional or antique furnishings are enhanced with modern elements and equipment. With design notes, layout diagrams and postal addresses
Discover the rarified Peranakan (native-born Chinese of Southeast Asia) aesthetics that are today highly sought-after for their beauty: distinctive furniture and ceramics, textiles and jewelry, and many other art objects