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9780300042788
Ts'ao Yin and the K'Ang-Hsi Emperor: Bondservant and Master - Jonathan D. D. Spence - Paperback
by Spence, Jonathan D.
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- Comments: This book, with its worn spine, annotated pages, and rich history, is a prime example of how second-hand literature can offer more than just a story. It provides a tangible connection to the past, a glimpse into the lives of previous readers, and a practical resource for current ones. Despite its imperfections, or perhaps because of them, this book stands as a valuable and meaningful addition to any reader's collection. By embracing its condition and the journey it represents, we can appreciate the deeper n
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- ISBN-13: 9780300042788
- ISBN: 0300042787
- Edition: 2
- Publisher: Yale University Press
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In this highly praised book, Jonathan D. Spence recounts the story of Ts'ao Yin, hereditary bond-servant to the Manchu emperors. Ts'ao Yin, whose great-grandfather was captured and enslaved by the Manchus and whose descendant wrote Dream of the Red Chamber, China's most famous novel, becomes the focal point of a fascinating study that shed important light on the social and political life of the early Manchu period.Spence, Jonathan D. is the author of 'Ts'ao Yin and the K'Ang-Hsi Emperor: Bondservant and Master - Jonathan D. D. Spence - Paperback' with ISBN 9780300042788 and ISBN 0300042787.
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