From 1919 to 1924, R.F. Johnston, a British colonial official, scholar, writer and great admirer of Chinese culture, served as tutor and adviser to the last Emperor of China, who had abdicated his throne in 1912. However, in order to ensure a rapid and peaceful transfer of power, the emperor was allowed to retain his title and was permitted to remain in residence in the Forbidden City in Beijing [Peking], which he did until the winter of 1924. This book, first published in 1934, is Johnston's account of that period, during which he was uniquely placed to observe the twilight years of the Ch'ing Dynasty.
By:
Reginald Fleming Johnston Imprint: Must Have Books Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 25mm
Weight: 653g ISBN:9781774640265 ISBN 10: 1774640260 Pages: 450 Publication Date:15 March 2023 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
