{"product_id":"twilight-in-the-forbidden-city-illustrated-and-revised-4th-edition","title":"Twilight in the Forbidden City (Illustrated and Revised 4th Edition)","description":"As the British-born Tutor to the Dragon Emperor, Johnston was the only foreigner in history to be allowed inside the inner court of the Qing Dynasty. Johnston carried high imperial titles and lived in both the Forbidden City and the New Summer Palace. Twilight in the Forbidden City reflects his eyewitness accounts of the memorable events of the time. He provides an first hand account of daily life in the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and gives many detailed descriptions of ceremonies including Pu-yi's wedding. Johnston provides a good deal of anecdotal material for the last days of the Ch'ing Dynasty court before the 1911 Revolution He knew many of the active players in those events, and of historical significance are his observations on the Ch'ing court's political structure, and in particular the Nei Wu Fu or Imperial Household Department. If you are planning to travel to China, or want to understand China better, then this book is a must read as it provides an eyewitness account of the events of period! A 'must read' for anyone interested in China!\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0968045952\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0968045952.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Johnston Sir, Reginald Fleming\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41735915765818,"sku":"DBV.0968045952.G","price":13.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0968045952-0.jpg?v=1791600858","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/twilight-in-the-forbidden-city-illustrated-and-revised-4th-edition","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}