Two Years in the Forbidden City - Couverture souple

Der Ling, Princess; Fletcher, Noel

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1941184006 ISBN 13 : 9781941184004

Editeur : Fletcher & Company Publishers, 2014

Synopsis

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. It provides an up-close personal view of the notorious Dowager Empress Tzu-hsi in the final years of her reign. 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 author/editor Noël 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.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Author Princess Der Ling was the daughter of a Chinese diplomat. She lived with the Dowager Empress Tzu-hsi (Cixi) and the Imperial Family in the early 1900s. Noël Fletcher is a former foreign correspondent. She lived and worked in China, Hong Kong and traveled through other countries across Asia. She has interests in history, crime, and art. Her books often involve investigative research.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Fletcher & Company Publishers
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1941184006
• ISBN 13: 9781941184004
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 320
• Éditeur: Fletcher Noel
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