Two Years in the Forbidden City
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Overview
Take a journey into the world of China's most feared Empress. This true story was the first eyewitness account of the Imperial Court written by a Chinese aristocrat for Western readers. Enhanced with rich imagery and additional historical notes, "Two Years in the Forbidden City" is a vivid trip into the grandeur and intrigue of China's last dynasty. * Featuring a new introduction, author biography and afterword by journalist/editor No l-Marie Fletcher which provides context for this book in modern Chinese history. * Includes interesting historical details and photos about China's infamous Dowager Empress Tzu-hsi (Cixi), the Boxer Rebellion, the Imperial Court, and other people featured in the narrative. * Illustrated with 100+ historical photographs, illustrations, and paintings from the late 1800s to early 1900s.
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- ISBN-13: 9781941184004
- ISBN-10: 1941184006
- Publisher: Fletcher & Co. Publishers
- Publish Date: April 2014
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.67 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.95 pounds
- Page Count: 320
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