Two Years in the Forbidden City (eBook, ePUB) - Der Ling, Princess
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Princess Der Ling's book 'Two Years in the Forbidden City' offers readers a fascinating firsthand account of life within the walls of the imperial palace during the Qing Dynasty. The book provides detailed insights into the court etiquette, political intrigues, and daily routines of the royal family and their attendants. Princess Der Ling's writing style is elegant and descriptive, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the opulent world of the Forbidden City. The book is a valuable resource for historians and scholars interested in understanding the inner workings of the last imperial…mehr

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Princess Der Ling's book 'Two Years in the Forbidden City' offers readers a fascinating firsthand account of life within the walls of the imperial palace during the Qing Dynasty. The book provides detailed insights into the court etiquette, political intrigues, and daily routines of the royal family and their attendants. Princess Der Ling's writing style is elegant and descriptive, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the opulent world of the Forbidden City. The book is a valuable resource for historians and scholars interested in understanding the inner workings of the last imperial dynasty of China. Princess Der Ling's unique perspective as a Chinese princess who served as a lady-in-waiting to the Empress Dowager Cixi adds a personal touch to the historical narrative, making the book both informative and engaging. Readers interested in Chinese history, court life, and the Qing Dynasty will find 'Two Years in the Forbidden City' a captivating read that offers a glimpse into a bygone era.

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Princess Der Ling was a Hanjun bannerwoman, the daughter of Yu Keng, a member of the Hanjun Plain White Banner Corps, and according to his daughter a Lord. Yü Keng's daughters Der Ling and Rong Ling received a western education, learning French and English, and studying dance in Paris with Isadora Duncan. Upon their return to China, Der Ling became the First lady-in-waiting to the Empress Dowager Cixi. Using the title of Princess, which would create controversy for her in both China and the United States in the future, Der Ling wrote of her experiences in court in her memoir Two Years in the Forbidden City.