Memories of Imperial Palace Life

Author: Xiang Si
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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features: Chinese imperial palaces, like the vanished ancient city of Loulan buried in dust and smoke, have faded into the annals of history. Only the Forbidden City from the Ming and Qing dynasties still stands before the world. The court life of past dynasties, like the lost palaces, is shrouded in historical mystery, leaving people able to only glimpse its ruins from afar and unable to discern its true face. This book vividly and comprehensively recreates the life in imperial palaces of past dynasties, from palaces and pavilions to daily living, from the joys and sorrows of emperors and consorts to their birth, old age, and death. Every line is drawn from reliable historical records, and every sentence is well-sourced. The writing is lively, bringing to life the real stories of the imperial courts. It is a condensed and complete guide to palace life.