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Intimate exploration of an emperor's enduring reign.
If you're intrigued by the intricacies of power and history, "Emperor of China: Self-Portrait of K'ang-Hsi" is an intriguing dive into the past. Jonathan D. Spence gives voice to an emperor using historical documents to forge an immersive narrative. It's like a time machine casting you into the heart of the Qing dynasty, offering a personal look at imperial life that typically stays hidden behind palace walls.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780679720744
Publisher: Vintage
Date of Publication: 1988-10-22
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.89
(rated by 419 readers)
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A remarkable re-creation of the life of K'ang-Hsi, emperor of the Manchu dynasty from 1661-1772, assembled from documents that survived his reign. Illustrations, notes, bibliography, index.
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Intimate exploration of an emperor's enduring reign.
If you're intrigued by the intricacies of power and history, "Emperor of China: Self-Portrait of K'ang-Hsi" is an intriguing dive into the past. Jonathan D. Spence gives voice to an emperor using historical documents to forge an immersive narrative. It's like a time machine casting you into the heart of the Qing dynasty, offering a personal look at imperial life that typically stays hidden behind palace walls.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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