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The Last Manchu

The Autobiography of Henry Pu Yi, Last Emperor of China
By Henry Pu Yi
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The Last Manchu is an autobiographical account by Henry Pu Yi, the last Emperor of China, detailing his extraordinary life. It chronicles his early reign, the fall of the Qing Dynasty, and his subsequent life under Japanese and Chinese control. The narrative offers a personal insight into the political upheavals of 20th-century China from an imperial perspective.
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If you're fascinated by first-hand historical accounts, this book offers an intriguing glimpse into the life of China's last emperor, as he shares his personal experiences and reflections on his unique position during a time of monumental change. It's a compelling read for those interested in the nuances of history and the intimate perspectives of significant historical figures.

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In 1908, at the age of two, Henry Pu Yi ascended to become the last emperor of the centuries-old Manchu dynasty. After revolutionaries forced Pu Yi to abdicate in 1911, the young emperor lived for thirteen years in Peking's Forbidden City, but with none of the power his birth afforded him.

The remainder of Pu Yi's life was lived out in a topsy-turvy fashion: fleeing from a Chinese warlord, becoming head of a Japanese puppet state, being confined to a Russian prison in Siberia, and enduring taxing labour.

The Last Manchu is a unique, enthralling record of China's most turbulent, dramatic years.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781602397323

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 March 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: Skyhorse Publishing

Contributors:

  • Edited by Paul Kramer

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 363g

Pages: 352

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