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  • Two Years in the Forbidden City

    Using the title of princess, which would create controversy for her in both China and the United States in future, Der Ling wrote down her unique experience in court in her memoirs Two Years in the Forbidden City, which were published in 1911. "Two Years" gives historical insights into life at court and Der Ling's service to the Dowager Empress, essentially a world that has disappeared. ... Leer más

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  • Two Years in the Forbidden City

    THE author of the following narrative has peculiar qualifications for her task. She is a daughter of Lord Yu Keng, a member of the Manchu White Banner Corps, and one of the most advanced and progressive Chinese officials of his generation. Lord Yu Keng entered the army when very young, and served in the Taiping rebellion and the Formosan war with France, and as Vice Minister of War during the ... Leer más

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  • Two Years in the Forbidden City

    Two Years in the Forbidden City by Princess Der Ling is a fascinating memoir that offers an insider's perspective on the life and customs of the Qing Dynasty in China, particularly focusing on the imperial court in the Forbidden City. The author, a Chinese princess and lady-in-waiting to Empress Dowager Cixi, provides a unique account of her experiences living within the palace from 1903 to 1905. ... Leer más

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  • Two Years in the Forbidden City

    A rare insider’s account of life within China’s imperial court, offering cultural insight, political intrigue, and personal observation from a unique vantage point. ... Leer más

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  • Two Years in the Forbidden City

    An extraordinary insider’s view of imperial China—life, intrigue, and tradition within the Forbidden City through the eyes of a princess.

    Step into the opulent yet tumultuous world of imperial China with Princess Der Ling in Two Years in the Forbidden City, an audiobook that offers a rare and intimate glimpse into life at the heart of the Qing dynasty. Der Ling, a young Chinese princess educated in both Eastern and Western traditions, shares her personal experiences, observations, and reflections during her time serving at the ... Leer más

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  • Two Years in the Forbidden City

    Enriched edition.

    In "Two Years in the Forbidden City," Princess Der Ling offers an unparalleled glimpse into the enigmatic world of Beijing's imperial court during the last decades of the Qing Dynasty. Written with an engaging blend of vivid descriptive prose and intimate narrative style, the book functions as both a memoir and a historical document. The literary context surrounding this work is particularly ... Leer más

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  • Two Years in the Forbidden City (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Memoirs from the Manchu Court

    Two Years in the Forbidden City is a rare insider memoir of the late Qing court, recounting Princess Der Ling's service as lady-in-waiting and interpreter to the Empress Dowager Cixi. Combining court anecdote, social observation, and personal reminiscence, the book presents imperial ritual, domestic life, political unease, and cross-cultural encounter in lucid, elegant prose. Written in the ... Leer más

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  • Two Years in the Forbidden City

    Enriched edition. An Insider Memoir of Empress Dowager Cixi's Court—Rituals, Politics, and Women's Lives

    In "Two Years in the Forbidden City," Princess Der Ling offers an unprecedented glimpse into the opulent yet cloistered world of the Qing dynasty's imperial palace. Through her eloquent prose, she intertwines personal anecdotes with vivid descriptions of court life, illuminating the complexities of Eastern culture amidst the backdrop of a pivotal historical moment. The narrative is both a memoir ... Leer más

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  • Two Years in the Forbidden City

    Enriched edition. A Princess's Memoir of Imperial Court Intrigues and Forbidden City Secrets

    In "Two Years in the Forbidden City," Princess Der Ling offers a rare and captivating glimpse into the secluded life of the Imperial court of China during the late Qing dynasty. Written with an engaging narrative style, the text intertwines personal anecdotes with historical context, encapsulating the complexities of court life, cultural practices, and the political milieu of the period. Der Ling ... Leer más

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  • 2 Years in the Forbidden City

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    In '2 Years in the Forbidden City' by Princess Der Ling, readers are offered a fascinating glimpse into the inner workings of the Qing Dynasty through the eyes of a Chinese princess who served as a lady-in-waiting to the Empress Dowager Cixi. The book is written in a detailed and descriptive style that transports the reader back to the opulent and often tumultuous world of the Forbidden City. Der ... Leer más

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  • Old Buddha

    Behind the gilded walls of the Forbidden City, a woman ruled with the absolute power of heaven itself. She was Empress Dowager Cixi, known to her court as Old Buddha, and for nearly half a century she held the fate of four hundred million souls in her jeweled hands. In this extraordinary firsthand account, Princess Der Ling draws back the embroidered curtain on one of history's most enigmatic ... Leer más

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  • Two Years in the Forbidden City: A Quick Read edition

    Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read.This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter.- Reading time of the complete text: about 8 hours- Reading time of the summarized text: 16 minutes ... Leer más

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