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The True Story of the Empress Dowager - by Der Ling (Paperback)

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  • Der Ling became the First lady-in-waiting to Empress Dowager Cixi, as well as a translator, and was highly trusted by the Empress-Dowager to share many memories and opinions with her.
  • Author(s): Der Ling
  • 302 Pages
  • History, Asia

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This thoughtful and well written account reveals the tragic story of the end of the Qing Dynasty, compassionately and truthful told through the articulate writing of a trusted friend.



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Der Ling became the First lady-in-waiting to Empress Dowager Cixi, as well as a translator, and was highly trusted by the Empress-Dowager to share many memories and opinions with her. In this fascinating story, Der Ling reveals the history and true story behind the character of the Empress-Dowager Cixi - not the monster of depravity depicted in the popular press. but an aging woman who loved beautiful things and had many regrets about the past. Originally published as "Old Buddha" this thoughtful and well written account reveals the tragic story of the end of the Qing Dynasty, compassionately and truthful told through the articulate writing of a trusted friend.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .63 Inches (D)
Weight: .89 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 302
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Asia
Publisher: Soul Care Publishing
Theme: China
Format: Paperback
Author: Der Ling
Language: English
Street Date: November 30, 2016
TCIN: 1006603321
UPC: 9781927077252
Item Number (DPCI): 247-24-7686
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.63 inches length x 6 inches width x 9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.89 pounds
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