Ye Dan
(Associate Research Librarian of Hangzhou Public Library）
Today, I am delighted to present to you the "800 Years of the Deshou Palace" .
ISBN: 9787213107412
In 2022, the Deshou Palace Ruins Museum of the Southern Song Dynasty opened to the public. As a significant palace and garden site that rivals the imperial city site in Hangzhou during the Southern Song Dynasty, Deshou Palace holds a unique allure. The book "800 Years of the Deshou Palace" may well unlock the secrets to its charm and dispel any lingering doubts we might have.
This publication is a remarkable fusion of archaeology, history, and architectural engineering. Author Zhou Huacheng's elegant and succinct prose weaves a narrative that traverses the past and present, the historical significance, and other pertinent issues of Deshou Palace. Beginning with a single stone from the Deshou Palace Garden, the book unfolds to encompass the refined daily life of the Song Dynasty... It is meticulously structured, akin to a graphic novel, offering readers fresh perspectives and insights into the stories that lie beneath the layers of archaeological excavations. It highlights the millennia-old legacy of the craftsman's spirit, which is both inspiring and deeply moving.
Upon completing this book and revisiting the Deshou Palace Ruins Museum of the Southern Song Dynasty, you are likely to encounter a transformed perspective and a richer experience. For those who have already explored the Museum, this book will undoubtedly yield new insights. As a resident of Hangzhou, it is a privilege to have such a vestige of the Southern Song Dynasty within our daily urban landscape. The palace walls encase a wealth of history, while beyond them lies the vibrant present.
