Two Years in the Forbidden City (eBook, ePUB) - Der Ling, Princess
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Princess Der Ling's 'Two Years in the Forbidden City' offers readers a rare glimpse into the secluded lives of the Chinese imperial family during the Qing Dynasty. Written in a memoir style, this book provides vivid descriptions of the daily routines, ceremonies, and intrigues that took place within the walls of the Forbidden City. Der Ling's elegant prose and attention to detail transport readers to a time when tradition and modernity clashed in the royal court. As a former lady-in-waiting to the Empress Dowager Cixi, Princess Der Ling brings a unique perspective to her writing. Her intimate…mehr

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Princess Der Ling's 'Two Years in the Forbidden City' offers readers a rare glimpse into the secluded lives of the Chinese imperial family during the Qing Dynasty. Written in a memoir style, this book provides vivid descriptions of the daily routines, ceremonies, and intrigues that took place within the walls of the Forbidden City. Der Ling's elegant prose and attention to detail transport readers to a time when tradition and modernity clashed in the royal court. As a former lady-in-waiting to the Empress Dowager Cixi, Princess Der Ling brings a unique perspective to her writing. Her intimate knowledge of court life and personal experiences shed light on the inner workings of the imperial household. Der Ling's dual identity as a Chinese princess and an American woman adds complexity to her narrative, offering readers a firsthand account of the cultural complexities of early 20th-century China. I highly recommend 'Two Years in the Forbidden City' to anyone interested in Chinese history, royal biographies, or cultural studies. Princess Der Ling's captivating memoir is a valuable resource for scholars and history enthusiasts alike, providing a rare window into a world that has long been shrouded in mystery.

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Princess Der Ling (1885–1944), often known as the First Lady of the Chinese Court, occupies a unique place in literary and historical circles due to her remarkable account of life within the imperial precincts of the Qing Dynasty. Born in Beijing to a Hanjun banner family, Der Ling's father was a high-ranking official in the Imperial Court. She was trained in the arts of dance and music and educated in various languages. Her multicultural background and education abroad, including time spent in France and the United States, poised her to become an influential figure between East and West during the early 20th century. Her seminal work, 'Two Years in the Forbidden City', provides a rare insider's perspective on the imperial household, especially the Empress Dowager Cixi. Published in 1911, the book chronicles her experiences while serving as the First Lady-in-Waiting to the Empress. With meticulous detail and a poignant narrative style, Der Ling offers invaluable insights into the daily life, political intrigue, and cultural customs of the last days of Imperial China. This work has been an indispensable source for scholars studying this period and is celebrated for its literary excellence as much for its historical significance. Der Ling's contribution extends beyond just historical documentation into the realms of cultural understanding, exemplifying a narrative that gracefully bridges two distinct worlds.