This book is aimed at readers and researchers who are interested in
Chinese garden architecture, the rise and fall of Yuanming Yuan and the
history of the Qing dynasty. It is the first comprehensive study of the
palatial garden complex in a Western language, and is amply illustrated
with photographs and original drawings. Young-tsu Wong's engaging
writing style brings "the garden of perfect brightness" to life as he
leads readers on a grand tour of its architecture and history.