Palace Politics: An Alternative Interpretation of Power Rules in the Imperial Society of China Throughout the Dynasties

Author: Tian Yuchuan
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Things unspeakable in the imperial court can be said in the harem; matters unmanageable on the dragon throne can be settled on the dragon bed. Strategizing within the tent, one can win victories beyond the court. Power intertwined with kinship, power entangled with emotion, power linked with beauty, power connected with money, power clashing with law, and power conflicting with power—these intricate relationships weave a series of tragedies of blood and fire, giving rise to many dark paths in human conduct. Both thrilling and thought-provoking! The traditional Chinese version of this book is also published in Taiwan.