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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 Noel 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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