1956 Book Club Edition - IMPERIAL WOMAN - Pearl S. Buck - Hardback Book

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This is a 1956 Book Club Edition of IMPERIAL WOMAN By Pearl S. Buck

Imperial Woman is the fictionalized biography of the last Empress in China, Ci-xi, who began as a concubine of the Xianfeng Emperor and on his death became the de facto head of the Qing Dynasty until her death in 1908. Buck recreates the life of one of the most intriguing rulers during a time of intense turbulence. Tzu Hsi was born into one of the lowly ranks of the Imperial dynasty. According to custom, she moved to the Forbidden City at the age of seventeen to become one of hundreds of concubines. But her singular beauty and powers of manipulation quickly moved her into the position of Second Consort. Tzu Hsi was feared and hated by many in the court, but adored by the people. The Empress's rise to power (even during her husband's life) parallels the story of China's transition from the ancient to the modern way.

Published by The John Day Company on Hardback

Historical Fiction.

Printed in the U.S.A.

 

CONDITION:

This Book is in Good Condition.

The Dust Jacket has wear due to age, use, and storage; such as corner and edgewear, scuffing to the front and back, wear spots, and a tear on the front and back.

The Book itself has some corner and edgewear, a discoloration spot on the top edge, a discoloration spot on the first page, sticker residue on the back cover, and wear to the spine.

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This is a 1956 Book Club Edition of IMPERIAL WOMAN By Pearl S. Buck

Imperial Woman is the fictionalized biography of the last Empress in China, Ci-xi, who began as a concubine of the Xianfeng Emperor and on his death became the de facto head of the Qing Dynasty until her death in 1908. Buck recreates the life of one of the most intriguing rulers during a time of intense turbulence. Tzu Hsi was born into one of the lowly ranks of the Imperial dynasty. According to custom, she moved to the Forbidden City at the age of seventeen to become one of hundreds of concubines. But her singular beauty and powers of manipulation quickly moved her into the position of Second Consort. Tzu Hsi was feared and hated by many in the court, but adored by the people. The Empress's rise to power (even during her husband's life) parallels the story of China's transition from the ancient to the modern way.

Published by The John Day Company on Hardback

Historical Fiction.

Printed in the U.S.A.

 

CONDITION:

This Book is in Good Condition.

The Dust Jacket has wear due to age, use, and storage; such as corner and edgewear, scuffing to the front and back, wear spots, and a tear on the front and back.

The Book itself has some corner and edgewear, a discoloration spot on the top edge, a discoloration spot on the first page, sticker residue on the back cover, and wear to the spine.

***PLEASE SEE ALL PHOTOS*** 

 

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