From Emperor to Citizen. The Autobiography of Aisin-Gioro Pu Yi. [Volumes 1 & 2].
by AISIN-GIORO, PU YI
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- Hardcover
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Peking.: Foreign Languages Press.. Second Edition.. 1979.. Two volumes. Volume One: 247pp; boards trifle bumped at corners. Volume Two: 253-496pp, index. Both volumes: Black & white photographic plates; upper edges little marked, dustjackets slightly worn, a good set; 21 x 15cm.
From the library of Professor Anthony Reid, with his name in each volume. Aisin-Gioro Puyi's seminal autobiography, penned following his rehabilitation as a loyal citizen of the People's Republic of China. Fiercely repentant, largely humble, and liberal in revolutionary-minded commentary, From Emperor to Citizen is an invaluable insight into the demise of the Qing Dynasty and the Japanese-led puppet state of Manchukuo through the entirely unique perspective of China's last emperor and leading collaborator. .
From the library of Professor Anthony Reid, with his name in each volume. Aisin-Gioro Puyi's seminal autobiography, penned following his rehabilitation as a loyal citizen of the People's Republic of China. Fiercely repentant, largely humble, and liberal in revolutionary-minded commentary, From Emperor to Citizen is an invaluable insight into the demise of the Qing Dynasty and the Japanese-led puppet state of Manchukuo through the entirely unique perspective of China's last emperor and leading collaborator. .
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- Bookseller
- Asia Bookroom (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 76236
- Title
- From Emperor to Citizen. The Autobiography of Aisin-Gioro Pu Yi. [Volumes 1 & 2].
- Author
- AISIN-GIORO, PU YI
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- Second Edition.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Foreign Languages Press.
- Place of Publication
- Peking.
- Date Published
- 1979.
- Keywords
- Asia, Biography, China, East Asia, History, Japanese colonialism, Manchukuo, Manchuria, zz_Gallery_Out_of_Print_and_Secondhand_Books
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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