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Emperor of China: Self-portrait of K'ang-Hsi by Jonathan D. Spence

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Emperor of China: Self-portrait of K'ang-Hsi

Name: Emperor of China: Self-portrait of K'ang-Hsi
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Author: Jonathan D. Spence
ISBN: 9780679720744

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Published on Oct 22, 1988 | 256 Pages

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A remarkable re-creation of the life of K’ang-hsi, emperor of the Manchu dynasty from 1661-1772, assembled from documents that survived his reign. Illustrations, notes, bibliography, index.

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Jonathan D. Spence

Jonathan D. Spence’s 11 books on Chinese history include The Gate of Heavenly Peace, Treason by the Book, and The Death of Woman Wang. He has been awarded Guggenheim and MacArthur fellowships and is professor emeritus of history at Yale University.

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By Jonathan D. Spence