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

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National Geographic Books, Oct 22, 1988 - Biography & Autobiography - 256 pages
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.

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About the author (1988)

Jonathan D. Spence’s 11 books on Chinese history include The Gate of Heavenly Peace, Treason by the Book, and The Death of Woman Wang. He has been awarded Guggenheim and MacArthur fellowships and is professor emeritus of history at Yale University.

Bibliographic information

TitleEmperor of China: Self-Portrait of K'ang-Hsi
AuthorJonathan D. Spence
Editionillustrated, reprint
PublisherNational Geographic Books, 1988
ISBN067972074X, 9780679720744
Length256 pages
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Biography & Autobiography / Historical
History / Asia / China
Literary Collections / Asian / Chinese
  
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