Two Years in the Forbidden City

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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. 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 Noel-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.