The Forbidden City

by May Holdsworth, Caroline Courtauld, Holdsworth May

Book Overview

It describes the emperor's ceremonial life, the stultifying world of his concubines, eunuchs and palace maids, and the devastating impact of the West in the late 19th century. A new chapter deals with... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9622175902
• ISBN13: 9789622175907
• Release Date: November 1998
• Publisher: Odyssey Publications
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 2.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 11.1" x 11.2"