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Two Years In The Forbidden City

Two Years In The Forbidden City

Ling, The Princess Der

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Biographies GeneralChinese HistoryGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1419191594
ISBN13: 9781419191596
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 180
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.41 Width: 7.52 Depth: 9.34
Language: English
Two Years in the Forbidden City is a memoir written by the Chinese princess Der Ling, also known as Ling Yu. The book chronicles her experiences as a lady-in-waiting to the Empress Dowager Cixi during the last years of the Qing dynasty. Der Ling was one of the few Chinese women who had the opportunity to live in the Forbidden City and interact with the imperial court. She provides a unique insider's perspective on the daily life, rituals, and politics of the imperial palace. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the etiquette and customs of the court to the personal relationships between the emperor, empress dowager, and their courtiers. Der Ling also shares her observations on the political situation of China at the time, including the Boxer Rebellion and the foreign powers' influence on the country. Der Ling's writing is engaging and descriptive, painting a vivid picture of life inside the Forbidden City. Her memoir is not only a valuable historical document but also a fascinating personal account of a young woman's journey through a world of privilege, intrigue, and tradition. Two Years in the Forbidden City is a must-read for anyone interested in Chinese history, culture, and society.Princess Dar Ling's chronicle of life at court.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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