Emperor of China: Self-portrait of K'ang-Hsi

Emperor of China: Self-portrait of K'ang-Hsi
Author: Jonathan D. Spence
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 269
Release: 2012-07-25
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0307823067


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A remarkable re-creation of the life of K'ang-hsi, emperor of the Manchu dynasty from 1661-1772, assembled from documents that survived his reign. Illustrations, notes, bibliography, index.


Emperor of China: Self-portrait of K'ang-Hsi
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Authors: Jonathan D. Spence
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Type: BOOK - Published: 2012-07-25 - Publisher: Vintage

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A remarkable re-creation of the life of K'ang-hsi, emperor of the Manchu dynasty from 1661-1772, assembled from documents that survived his reign. Illustrations
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