Heavenly Horse- The Horse in Chinese Art and Culture Produced by the Hong Kong Museum of History Published in July 2008 Hard cover, 176pp Price: HK$210 ISBN: 978-962-7039-63-1 A Fully illustrated catalogue comprises a total of 60 horse related artefacts selected from 28 museums and cultural institutes in 14 provinces, including bronze, jade and pottery ware as well as paintings. The Bronze Horse Head form Yuanmingyuan (the Old Summer Palace) of the Qing dynasty is also featured. With three excellent articles by Prof. Yang Hong, Prof. Sun Ji and Prof. Lin Meicun, the catalogue serves as useful reference for those who are interested in the role of horse in Chinese art and culture. The Development of Banks in Shanghai and Hong Kong Produced by the Hong Kong Museum of History and the Shanghai Bank Museum Published in November 2007 Hard cover, 272pp Price: HK$200 ISBN: 978-962-7039-61-7 As two of the world's most advanced financial centres, Shanghai and Hong Kong are home to sophisticated financial institutions and extensive transaction networks. Although the banking industries in Shanghai and Hong Kong have been shaped by different historical circumstances, their native banks maintained business relationships with each other, while a number of domestic and foreign-funded banks also developed their business in both cities at the same time. Featuring some 500 artefacts and about 100 historical photographs, this catalogue provides a comprehensive record of the banks in these two financial centres and how the local co-operation between them complemented their development. With a journey through time, you will be amazed at the banking development of the twin cities over the past 150 years. Archery Traditions of Asia Edited and produced by the Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence Published in Oct 2003 Soft cover, 80pp, Full Colour printing Price: HK$100 ISBN 962–7039–47–0 This publication is complied to complement the thematic exhibition of the same title currently displayed at the Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence and to let the readers have a better understanding of the development and features of the Asian traditional archery. Supplemented with colourful drawings and photographs, it introduces the historical development of bows and arrows, the differences between modern bows and traditional bows, the physics of the Chinese traditional bows, the making of traditional bows and arrows, famous Chinese archery inventions, Chinese archery technique and the living traditional archery in other Asian cultures. Major Archaeological Discoveries of China in Recent Years Edited and produced by Hong Kong Museum of History Published in July 2007 Soft cover, 64 pp Price: HK$50 ISBN 978-962-7039-60-0 This catalogue is compiled to complement the "Major Archaeological Discoveries of China in Recent Years" exhibition. It reveals the major achievements of Chinese archaeology over the past decades and collects the cultural relics excavated at over 20 archaeological sites in nine provinces throughout the nation. From the Neolithic jade ware unearthed from Lingjiatan in Anhui province to the Shang and Zhou dynasties bronze ware from Yin Ruins in Henan province and Mei county in Shaanxi province; from the baixi acrobat tomb figures of Qinshihuang to the jade burial suit sewn with silver threads of the Chu Prince in the Western Han dynasty; from the three-colour glazed pottery and the painted sarcophagus of the High Tang dynasty to the Southern Song and Qing dynasties porcelain recovered from shipwrecks in the South China Sea, with a long period spanning from the Neolithic period to the Qing dynasty. Dr. Sun Yat-sen Museum Exhibition Catalogue Produced by the Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum Published in December 2006 Soft-cover, 208 pages Price : HK$110 ISBN number: 978-962-7039-59-4 To commemorate the opening of the Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum, we have compiled an exhibition catalogue in paying due tribute to the late Dr Sun. The catalogue mainly introduces the two permanent exhibitions of the Museum, namely "Dr Sun Yat-sen and Modern China" and "Hong Kong in Dr Sun Yat-sen's Time". Featuring over 150 items of invaluable artefacts, it focuses upon Dr Sun's revolutionary activities and his inseparable relationship with Hong Kong. The most noteworthy exhibits include Dr Sun's answer sheets for an examination at College of Medicine for Chinese in 1887, the hat worn by Dr Sun during the Zhennanguan uprising in 1907, the proclamation of the election results of Dr Sun's provisional presidency in 1911, as well as the imperial edict of abdication of Emperor Puyi in 1912. Collected Essays on Foreign-educated Students of Modern China Produced by the Hong Kong Museum of History Editors: Joseph S.P. Ting, Chow Kai-wing, Wong Yin-lee Published in March 2006 Soft cover, 529pp Price: HK$115 ISBN: 978-962-7039-56-3 From the mid-19th century onwards, being awakened by the powerful battleships and ammunition of the West, the young Chinese intelligentsia went abroad to Europe, the United States and Japan for education with an eye to strengthening China, by bringing about radical changes to society and the modernization of China. A total of 38 selected papers (37 in Chinese and 1 in English) on foreign-educated students of modern China, written by scholars and experts from the United States, Japan, the Mainland, Taiwan and Hong Kong, are included in this publication. It is not to be missed by all who wish to better understand the history of the Chinese students studying abroad in modern China, the touching stories of their studies and their contributions to the motherland. Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Edited and produced by the Hong Kong Museum of History Published in October 2005 Soft cover, 80pp Price: HK$55 ISBN: 978-962-7039-53-5 Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb has full details of the 58 funerary objects discovered in the tomb. The excavation report of Professor F. S. Drake "On the Excavation of an Ancient Tomb East of the Li Cheng Uk （李鄭屋）Resettlement Area, at the End of Tonkin Street, Sham Shui Po" is also included in the book. Professor Jao Tsung-i has kindly contributed an article "Introduction to 'Panyu' during the Eastern Han Dynasty to the Three Kingdoms Period Based on Inscriptions on Bricks" and his inscriptions on the front cover. This book is a useful reference for readers who are interested in the Han culture in South China and the early Hong Kong history. East Meets West: Cultural Relics from the Pearl River Delta Region Produced by the Hong Kong Museum of History Published in September 2005 Soft cover, 256pp Price: HK$100 ISBN: 978-962-7039-55-1 Concurrent with the staging exhibition, "East Meets West: Cultural Relics from the Pearl River Delta Region", a comprehensive catalogue featuring some 160 exhibits from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau has been published by the Hong Kong Museum of History. Under the main theme of "East Meets West", these exhibits serve to unveil the significance of the trio in the context of overseas trade and the East-West exchanges. Apart from the detailed descriptions in Chinese and English, the catalogue is supplemented by photographs and maps, rendering it a handy reference for the study of China's "Maritime Silk Route". Impressions of the East : The Art of George Chinnery Edited by the Hong Kong Museum of History, designed by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited Published in June 2005 Price: HK$180 ISBN 978-962-7039-54-3 This catalogue is compiled to complement the exhibition "Impressions of the East: The Art of George Chinnery". It features over 180 masterpieces of the famous British George Chinnery who was active in the south China coast in the mid-19th century. The catalogue gives a full account of Chinnery's artistic career and the development of his styles spanning over his years in England, India and south China. Hunting and Rituals - Treasures from the Ancient Dian Kingdom of Yunnan Edited and produced by the Hong Kong Museum of History Published in November 2004 Soft cover, 208pp Price: HK$110 ISBN 978-962-7039-52-7 To coincide with the special exhibition "Hunting and Rituals: Treasures from the Ancient Dian Kingdom of Yunnan", a comprehensive catalogue comprising a total of 118 rare and invaluable exhibits of the ancient Dian culture is published by the Hong Kong Museum of History to introduce the economy, religion, military affairs, fine arts as well as the way of life of the Dian kingdom. Besides detailed descriptions in both Chinese and English, the catalogue also includes a special article "Bronze Culture of the Red Earth Plateau" by Mr Dai Zongpin of the Yunnan Provincial Museum. This catalogue is a useful reference book for those who are interested in the history and culture of Yunnan and the ancient Dian civilization. Serving Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Volunteers Produced by the Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence Published in May 2004 Hard cover, 190 pp, full colour printing Price: HK$160 ISBN 978-962-7039-51-9 Established in 1854, the "Hong Kong Volunteers" was also known as the "Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps" and the "Royal Hong Kong Regiment". In the early days, the Force recruited members from the elite group. As times went by, different classes of the society and different ethnic groups also joined the Force. Despite volunteers, they received professional training. Their missions were to make contributions to the society and protect their home. They fought bravely against the Japanese during invasion, maintained law and order during riots and social unrests, as well as rescuing victims during natural disasters. They served in Hong Kong during the most difficult times. Although the Force was disbanded in 1995, its spirit and contributions are much appreciated. This publication comprises essays on the historical development of the Hong Kong Volunteers and the experiences of its members. It records the glorious history of the Hong Kong Volunteers in the past 150 years. Modern Chinese Naval History: New Perspectives Produced by the Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence Editors: Lee Kam-keung, Mak King-sang, So Wai-chor, Joseph S.P. Ting Published in April 2004 Soft cover, 457 pp, black & white printing Price: HK$100 ISBN 978-962-7039-49-7 Over the past millennia, China's enemies came mainly from the north. Therefore, frontier fortification was the main strategy of national defence in ancient China. From the 19th century onward, fleets of warships despatched by the Western powers caused disturbance along the seaboard. The vitalisation of coastal defence and the resistance of foreign aggression became the focus of discussion among government officials and the common people. This book has a collection of 26 papers which discuss various aspects of Modern China's maritime defence including theories and historical figures of maritime defence, district defence, historical document of maritime defence, naval construction, navy and diplomacy. The Defence of Hong Kong - Collected Essays on the Hong Kong-Kowloon Brigade of the East River Column Edited and produced by the Hong Kong Museum of History Published in April 2004 Soft cover, 416 pp Price: HK$130 ISBN 978-962-7039-50-0 Led by the Communist Party of China, the anti-Japanese guerrillas launched guerrilla attacks all over Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories during the Japanese occupation period (1941-1945), and rescued Chinese intellectuals and international friends. They formed the Hong Kong-Kowloon Brigade of the East River Column, dealt a great blow to Japanese rule in Hong Kong, and contributed much to China's resistance efforts against Japanese aggression. The Hong Kong Museum of History compiles a collection of papers with contributions from Hong Kong and mainland scholars and veteran fighters of the former Hong Kong-Kowloon Brigade. This book illustrates the significant role played by the Brigade in resisting the Japanese. "A Century of Self-Strengthening - Information CD-ROM on the History of Modern China" (Chinese Version) Produced by Hong Kong Museum of History Published in April 2004 Price: HK$20 China's long history has been a topic of research interest for many Chinese and foreign scholars. China has experienced the great transformation over the past hundred years or so, in particular, evolving from a poor and backward country into a flourishing and strong nation. In fact, China has made great efforts on her road to modernization. This CD-ROM comprises major events of China in the past hundred years or so from the late-Qing period in the 19th century to the reunification of Hong Kong with China in 1997. Through a display of rich textual information illustrated with over 200 photos and maps, 10 valuable video clips, 5 recordings of speeches made by important persons and other sound effects, which are supported also by diversified search functions, this CD-ROM will prove very useful in helping you to understand better the history of modern China. A Blind Singer's Story : 50 Years of Life and Work in Hong Kong (DVD) Language： Cantonese Subtitle： Chinese and English Inserted with a bilingual booklet Produced in 2004 Running Time： 60mins Price： HK $50 This DVD set is jointly produced by the Hong Kong Museum of History and the Department of Music of the University of Hong Kong for the research project on Nanyin music. It is also a tribute to Mr. Dou Wun (1910-1979), a legendary Nanyin singer. In his own words and his captivating voice, Dou shared his life and his five decades of singing career in Hong Kong. Illustrated with historical photographs and film clips of the old Hong Kong, the DVD set is a highly recommended collection item for lovers of Nanyin music and local history. Hong Kong Museum of History Brief Guide (2nd Edition) Edited and produced by Hong Kong Museum of History Revised and reprinted in April 2006 Soft cover, 60 pp, full colour printing Price: HK$35, ISBN 978-962-7039-58-7 This book highlights the facilities and exhibitions of Hong Kong Museum of History and its branch museums – Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence, Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum and Law Uk Folk Museum. Enriched with useful information and photos, this guidebook is a perfect memento for every visitor. Napoleon Bonaparte: Emperor and Man Edited and produced by the Hong Kong Museum of History Published in April 2003 Soft cover, 216 pp, full colour printing Price: HK$130, ISBN 978-962-7039-44-6 This catalogue is compiled to complement the "Napoleon Bonaparte: Emperor and Man" exhibition. Featuring more than 176 illustrations of artifacts, such as oil paintings of Napoleon, Josephine's costumes and jewellery, as well as the furniture of the imperial family and historical documents, this catalogue is a record of this legendary figure in the world history. War and Peace – Treasures of the Qin and Han Dynasties Edited and produced by the Hong Kong Museum of History Published in November 2002 Soft cover, 160 pp, full colour printing Price: HK$100, ISBN 978-962-7039-43-8 This catalogue is compiled to complement the "War and Peace: Treasures of the Qin and Han Dynasties" exhibition staged at the Hong Kong Museum of History from 27 November to 17 March 2003. With more than 100 illustrations, the catalogue gives a full record of 100 sets of artefacts on display in the exhibition. The catalogue also contains a feature essay on the recent archaeological finds of the Qin and Han dynasties in Shaanxi province, which gives readers a better understanding of the background of these invaluable cultural relics. "The Hong Kong Story" Information CD-Rom Edited and produced by the Hong Kong Museum of History Published in December 2002 Price: HK$40 In order to allow the general public to browse the fascinating exhibit settings beyond the physical limitation and time constraint, the Museum has produced this information CD-Rom to present a detailed picture of "The Hong Kong Story" in an interactive way. With this CD-Rom, you will be free to walk through any gallery you would like to explore. The 360-degree images with sound effects offer an impressive understanding of the exhibition. It is hoped that readers can plunge into this 400 million years of historical and cultural journey whenever they like. "City of Victoria" (CD-ROM) Edited and produced by the Hong Kong Museum of History Published in December 2002 Price: HK$80, ISBN 978-962-7039-39-10 The CD-ROM on "City of Victoria" presents the development of the Central District, Sheung Wan, Western District (Sai Ying Pun, Shek Tong Tsui and Kennedy Town), Wan Chai (Admiralty and Wan Chai), Causeway Bay (Wong Nai Chung, Happy Valley and East Point) and the Mid-Levels from 1841 up to the outbreak of the Second World War through digital terrain models and historical photographs from the Museum's collection. Besides, to let users acquire a better understanding of the historical development of the City of Victoria, an interactive computer game is installed. History and Relics of the Great Wall Produced by the Hong Kong Museum of History Published in June 2002 Soft cover, 220 pp, full colour printing Price: HK$100, ISBN 978-962-7039-42-10 As a fortification running thousands of miles through many provinces, cities and autonomous regions, as well as a unique subject in the longstanding history of China, the Great Wall has been closely associated with the evolution of this multi-national country ever since its appearance over 2,000 years ago. This publication is meant to give readers a better idea of the structure and history of the Great Wall as well as the cultures of various nationalities within and beyond its precincts, so as to highlight the integral and diverse characteristics of Chinese culture. The publication features 117 sets of historical artifacts discovered along the Great Wall, supplemented with colourful maps and reconstructions. It is hoped that readers can learn about the subject in a more entertaining and interesting manner. A History of the Municipal Councils of Hong Kong : 1883 - 1999 Author: Y.W. Lau, Centre of Asian Studies, the University of Hong Kong, coordinated by the Hong Kong Museum of History, edited and produced by Hong Kong University Press Published in February 2002 Hard cover, 270 pp, full colour printing Price: HK$100, ISBN 978-962-7039-41-1 Shortly before its dissolution, the former Provisional Urban Council commissioned the Centre of Asian Studies, University of Hong Kong to research and publish a book on the history of the municipal councils which played a vital role in local environmental hygiene and provision of leisure and cultural services. The book covers the entire history of the municipal councils in Hong Kong, commencing with the establishment of the Sanitary Board in 1883, which was renamed the Urban Council in 1935 subsequent to expansion of its functions and powers, the founding of the Regional Council in 1986 to December 1999 when the history of the two Councils came to an end. Heavenly Creations - Gems of Ancient Chinese Inventions Chief editor: Kong Xiangxing, produced by the Hong Kong Museum of History Published in September 1998 Soft cover, 257 pp, full colour printing Price: HK$100, ISBN 978-962-7039-37-3 With the colour illustrations of some 250 artefacts, this catalogue gives a full record of the exhibits from "Heavenly Creations – Gems of Ancient Chinese Inventions" exhibition. It introduces ten categories of ancient inventions by the Chinese, namely astronomy, paper making, printing, compass, gunpowder, agriculture, textiles, ceramics, metallurgy and machinery, through which it is aimed at unfolding China's extraordinary achievements in science and technology in the past 3,000 years, as well as her contribution to world civilization. History through Maps: An Exhibition of Old Maps of China Edited and produced by the Hong Kong Museum of History Published in October 1997 Soft cover, 96 pp, full colour printing Price: HK$92, ISBN 978-962-7039-36-5 The remarkable achievement of ancient Chinese cartography and surveying techniques has long been recognized internationally. Introduced in this book are 28 maps thoughtfully selected from the magnificent collection of ancient maps held in the National Library of China in Beijing. This book also features other maps of Hong Kong and China by courtesy of a local map collector, Mr S.C. Tam, and some on the territory pertaining to the Museum's collection. It is hoped that the publication would help promote the public's awareness and understanding of old maps of China in the study of China and Hong Kong, and bring out the importance of preserving Chinese culture through map collecting. Forts and Batteries - Coastal Defence in Guangdong During the Ming and Qing Dynasties Author: Siu Kwok-kin, edited and produced by the Hong Kong Museum of History Published in 1997 Soft cover, 125 pp, full colour printing Price: HK$110, ISBN 978-962-7039-35-7 This book introduces the development of coastal defence measures in Guangdong during the Ming and Qing dynasties (14th to 19th centuries), with an emphasis on the history and geography of coastal forts and batteries. The official ranks and armaments of the period are also briefly examined. The Maritime Silk Route - 2000 Years of Trade on the South China Sea Edited and produced by the Hong Kong Museum of History Published in April 1996 Soft cover, 189 pp, full colour printing Price: HK$130, ISBN 978-962-7039-34-9 Two commercial and cultural routes linked China with Europe in ancient times. One of them is the celebrated Silk Route began at Chang'an. The other one, known as the Maritime Silk Route, began at Guangzhou, crossed the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean to reach the Mediterranean. The Route had played an important role in the economic and cultural interflow between China and other countries in the past 2000 years. This book, a catalogue of a thematic exhibition of the same title, discusses the significance of the Maritime Silk Route, with an emphasis on the role played by the trio of Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Macau. City of Victoria Authors: Joseph S.P. Ting, Wong Nai-kwan, edited and produced by the Hong Kong Museum of History First published in September 1994, second edition in February 1999 Soft cover, 107 pp, full colour printing Price: HK$50, ISBN 978-962-7039-31-4 This book is a photo album showing the development of Hong Kong Island since it was occupied by the British in 1841. With selected historical photographs from the Museum's collection, it introduces the growth of the Western District, Sheung Wan, Central, Wanchai, Causeway Bay and the Mid-levels prior to the Second World War, providing a rich source for research in the early history of colonial Hong Kong. Collected Essays on the Culture of the Ancient Yue People in South China Edited and produced by the Hong Kong Museum of History Published in November 1993 Soft cover, 240 pp, full color printing Price: HK$110, ISBN 978-962-7039-30-6 This book contains 16 papers presented by scholars from Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Beijing in the seminar entitled "Culture of Ancient Yue People in South China", which was organized by the Hong Kong Museum of History on 26-27 November 1993 as an extension activity for the "Archaeological Discoveries of Ancient Yue People in South China" exhibition. Based on the huge amount of archaeological data accumulated in Lingnan area in the past decade, scholars have traced the development of local Palaeolithic and Neolithic folks from various aspects such as archaeology, anthropology, history, ethnology and palaeo-ecology, and their research results are presented in these papers which give the readers a deeper understanding of the culture of ancient Yue people. Gems of Liangzhu Culture from the Shanghai Museum Edited and produced by the Hong Kong Museum of History Published in April 1992 Soft cover, 240 pp, full colour printing Price: HK$111, ISBN 978-962-7039-26-8 This exhibition catalogue contains colour photographs and detailed descriptions of the 93 artefacts from the "Gems of Liangzhu Culture from the Shanghai Museum" exhibition. These exhibits, selected from the Shanghai Museum, are exquisite artefacts of the Liangzhu, Songze and Dawenkou Cultures. An essay written by the Deputy Director of the Shanghai Museum which discusses the date, distribution, characteristics, origin and influence of Liangzhu Culture is also included in the book. American Toys Edited and produced by the Hong Kong Museum of History Published in March 1990 Soft cover, 72 pp, full colour printing Price: HK$28, ISBN 978-962-7039-21-7 The history of toys is closely related to that of our own. Apart from providing opportunities for fun and learning, toys could mirror scientific progress, changes in social attitudes, customs and values of the adult world. This book presents a collection of toys made in America from mid-19th to 20th century. While allowing an insight into children's life of our last generation, these toys also provide hints on the characteristics of the society that shaped them.