Aisin Gioro Yushan's Memoirs

Author: Aisin Gioro Yushan
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: From the Emperor of the Great Qing Dynasty to a puppet of Manchukuo, a prisoner of the Soviet Union, and finally a commoner in New China, Puyi's experiences were unparalleled in history. During the period of Japanese imperialist rule in Manchukuo, during his days as a Soviet prisoner, and during his years of reform in New China, how did he spend his time? What was his mindset at the time? What did he do? These are not things that ordinary people can deduce. Only those who stayed close to him for a long time could grasp a sense of it. This book is read with authenticity and is not dry or tedious. It weaves together vivid little stories around the people, events, scenery, and objects related to Puyi, with delicate writing, simple language, and a humorous tone. The book reveals some things unknown to outsiders, such as the mysterious death of Tan Yuling (Puyi's favorite concubine). Although the book does not give a direct answer, it is actually related to Puyi. For example, there are rumors that Puyi engaged in same-sex relationships, and the book addresses this as well. This book can be read as leisurely reading because it has some interesting points; it can also serve as a historical read, offering knowledge between the lines. From the book, one can also see that there was no such thing as a natural myth about feudal emperors.