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Old Buddha is a memoir written by Princess Der Ling, who served as a lady-in-waiting to the Empress Dowager Cixi of China during the late Qing dynasty. The book provides a unique perspective on the life and times of one of the most powerful women in Chinese history, as well as... Read Full Overview

Old Buddha is a memoir written by Princess Der Ling, a Chinese noblewoman who served as a lady-in-waiting to Empress Dowager Cixi during the late Qing dynasty. The book provides a unique perspective on the life and reign of the Empress Dowager, who is often portrayed as a ruthless... Read Full Overview

Old Buddha is a memoir written by Princess Der Ling, a Chinese noblewoman who served as a lady-in-waiting to Empress Dowager Cixi during the late Qing dynasty. The book provides a unique insight into the inner workings of the imperial court and the life of the Empress Dowager,... Read Full Overview

Old Buddha is a memoir written by Princess Der Ling, a former lady-in-waiting to the Empress Dowager Cixi of China. The book provides a unique perspective on the life and times of the last empress of China, offering insights into the court politics, customs, and rituals of the... Read Full Overview

Old Buddha is a memoir written by Princess Der Ling, a Chinese princess who served as a lady-in-waiting to Empress Dowager Cixi during the Qing Dynasty. The book offers a unique perspective on the life and times of one of China's most powerful and controversial figures.Princess... Read Full Overview