Princess der ling (69 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Zustand: New.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Missing. Yellow cloth covered boards with black titles; mild wear; 8vo - over 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; no jacket. Previous owner's name on free front endpaper; illustrations in black and white; interior clean and unmarked; 347 pages.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Cracked spine, still bound.

Two Years in the Forbidden City (Paperback). Clean, no marks. 177 S. isbn 1435328388.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New. In English.

Softcover. Zustand: Fine. Leichte Gebrauchsspuren; Leichte Verschmutzung / Farbtonveränderung. For two years, Princess Der Ling was the favorite lady-in-waiting to the Empress Dowager Cixi in the imperial palace in Beijing. This book provides a unique and surprisingly intimate portrait of the Dragon Lady, who ruled China for 47 years, and brought the country to the brink of destruction. Der Ling refers to the larger political context on many occasions. But the best parts of the book are the small details. What emerges is an intimate portrait of the life and personality of the Empress Dowager, and a sense of the inner workings of the highly secretive world of the imperial palace.…

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 216 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.49 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. In English.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Condition: Very Good; Hardcover, no dustjacket. First Edition with no additional printings listed. Green cloth binding with gilt printing and decoration on cover and spine. Book in Very Good condition with minimal soiling to covers, a bump on the bottom back cover and slight darkening to spine. Square spinje and corners. Illustrated endpapers and 6 plates.…

Zustand: New. In English.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

hardcover. Zustand: Good. No dust jacket. The pages are lightly tanned at the edges. The copy shows minor external wear, but is in otherwise clean condition.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In '2 Years in the Forbidden City,' Princess Der Ling provides an unparalleled firsthand account of life within the enigmatic walls of the Imperial Palace during the twilight of the Qing Dynasty. Written with lyrical prose and rich detail, the book blends personal memoir with historical narrative, offering insights into the lavish yet constrained lives of the Emperor and Empress Dowager Cixi. Der Ling deftly captures the opulence of the Forbidden City while simultaneously illuminating the undercurrents of cultural change and political intrigue that defined this transformative period in Chinese history. Princess Der Ling, of Manchu descent and a former lady-in-waiting to Empress Dowager Cixi, offers a unique perspective implored by her intimate access to the court's inner workings. Her distinctive upbringing, situated at the intersection of tradition and modernity, informs her observations, allowing readers to appreciate the complexities of life in a crumbling empire. Der Ling's narrative serves as both a window into the grandiosity of the imperial regime and a mirror reflecting the societal shifts occurring beyond its walls. This book is essential for anyone interested in Chinese history, the dynamics of gender and power, or the allure of imperial life. By weaving together personal anecdotes with historical context, Princess Der Ling not only enriches our understanding of a pivotal moment in history but also captures the timeless human experiences of ambition, loyalty, and change.…

Decorative Cloth. Zustand: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1930 1st edition. 322pp. Near Fine/None. Blak decorative cloth boards with very slight rubbing to edges. Contents clean and tight. Remains of DW tucked inside. Decorative endpapers, 6 lovely 2-tone plates by S Pinkus. Recollections of a privileged life in China in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Lizzie Yu Der Ling (1881-1944), also known as Princess Der Ling, and following her marriage as Elisabeth Antoinette White, was the daughter of a Chinese diplomat. She was the first lady-in-waiting of the Empress Dowager Cixi, during which time she was given the title of 'commandery princess'. She wrote several memoirs about her life in China. Pinkus, S (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Good to very good condition. Some soiling on covers with some insect damage on front cover and spine. Spine is mildly darkened. Newspaper clipping glued to front endpaper. Two business size cards glued to front fly leaf. 347 pages plus 22 illustrations.…