{"product_id":"9781859953754","title":"Hong Kong","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe handing over of Hong Kong to China on July 1, 1997 constitutes a truly historic event. It brings to an end a fascinating period of colonialism and raises numerous questions about the future of this magical city. The eyes of the whole world will turn toward it. This book offers a superb photographic portrait of the intriguing city.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll great sights are included, the landmark buildings, the still-unspoiled villages around the city, and the teeming life on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is one city that will not content itself with being a museum, but has the potential to strike out in new directions, both architecturally and commercially. It will be vital to have a \"still\" of the city at this important juncture in its evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA short introduction gives the essential facts of Hong Kong history and development, some of the flavor of the place, followed by the photographic essay.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkstone Press USA, Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47061822996720,"sku":"9781859953754","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781859953754_p0.gif?v=1763599848","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781859953754","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}