The Later Life of the Last Emperor

Author: Jia Yinghua
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: "The Later Life of the Last Emperor" is one of Jia Yinghua's representative works, authentically reflecting Puyi's historic transformation from emperor to citizen. It was praised by historians for successfully complementing Puyi's "My Former Life," earning the China Book Golden Key Award. "The Later Life of the Last Emperor" is one of Jia Yinghua's representative works, authentically reflecting Puyi's historic transformation from emperor to citizen. The book features a preface written in calligraphy by Puyi's younger brother, Puyi Jie, and an introduction by Li Wenda, the author of Puyi's "My Former Life." It was awarded the China Book Golden Key Award for successfully complementing Puyi's "My Former Life." Before the book's re-publication, the author made objective revisions to the sections describing Puyi's marital life based on facts, and included the court judgment document of the sensational copyright case the book once sparked as an appendix, allowing readers to gain a deeper understanding of the book's writing process and challenges.