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Two Years in the Forbidden City

Princess Der Ling

Publisher: DigiCat

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Two Years in the Forbidden City is an autobiography by Princess Der Ling. Her royal highness depicts her time while serving as the first lady-in-waiting for Empress Dowager Cixi, conveying the atmosphere of the Chinese court in those times.
Available since: 05/28/2022.
Print length: 214 pages.

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