{"product_id":"2026100009281-secondhand-a-golden-age-of-china-qianlong-emperor-1736-1795","title":"A Golden Age Of China: Qianlong Emperor, 1736–1795","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the height of the Qing dynasty, one emperor's reign transformed China into a cultural and artistic powerhouse — A Golden Age of China: Qianlong Emperor, 1736–1795 chronicles the extraordinary six-decade rule of the Qianlong Emperor, one of the longest-reigning monarchs in Chinese history. Set against the opulent backdrop of imperial China, the work presents a sweeping survey of the arts, crafts, and court culture that flourished under Qianlong's patronage, showcasing jade carvings, imperial robes, porcelain, paintings, and bronzes that remain among the most exquisite examples of Chinese artistic achievement. Authored in conjunction with a landmark exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria, this richly illustrated volume details the intersection of political power and aesthetic refinement that defined an era of unprecedented imperial splendour.\n\nDrawing on deep scholarly research, the authors illuminate the Qianlong Emperor not merely as a ruler but as a connoisseur, poet, and collector whose personal vision shaped the visual language of an entire civilisation. The work argues that this period represents a singular convergence of material culture, dynastic ambition, and cross-cultural exchange — one that continues to resonate in global collections today. For anyone captivated by the grandeur of imperial China, this volume raises a tantalising question: what does it mean when an empire's greatest legacy is measured not in conquests, but in beauty?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49276125741275,"sku":"2026100009281-SECONDHAND","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/f3ecb3f4-152a-49cd-8306-c03509f136e5.png?v=1789092666","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100009281-secondhand-a-golden-age-of-china-qianlong-emperor-1736-1795","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}