The Old Summer Palace - A Shadow of an Empire (Book includes a collectible CD-ROM)

Author: Jin Tiemu
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: The Birth of an Epic Masterpiece, a History the Chinese Nation Can Never Forget! Who has ever admired the magnificent scroll of the Yuanmingyuan? Who has ever listened to its splendid symphony? Who has ever traveled through the breathtaking "Garden of Gardens"? Who has ever known the full truth behind the destruction of the Yuanmingyuan? The epic digital film The Yuanmingyuan returns to the world a complete and authentic Yuanmingyuan; it recreates the splendid glory of 300 years ago and brings back the catastrophic disaster of 150 years ago! The Yuanmingyuan is positioned as "a documentary like a feature film, and a feature film like a documentary." The Yuanmingyuan is an unconventional documentary, featuring characters, stories, suspense, and visual wonders. The purpose of The Yuanmingyuan—Authenticity! Entertainment!
This book is divided into three parts. Part "The Shadow of an Empire" is derived from the narration of the film The Yuanmingyuan. This section tells the tragic and beautiful story of the Yuanmingyuan over 150 years, based on a fresh perspective and extensive Qing Dynasty historical records. The Yuanmingyuan was not just an opulent imperial garden; it was a witness to the rise and fall of the Qing imperial family, a microcosm of the Qing Empire's prosperity and decline.
The second part, "The Birth of a Film," documents the production process of the film The Yuanmingyuan. Many details in this section are expected to move the readers.
The third part is the literary script of the film The Yuanmingyuan, which readers can enjoy as a historical novel. It is a novel that is as true to historical facts as possible, with its characters, stories, and all details based on reliable historical records. The greatest feature of this book is its rich illustrations, with many images appearing for the first time. It is hoped that this design will make reading more enjoyable and effortless.