Two Years in the Forbidden City

<p>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 Noël-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.</p>