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Two Years in the Forbidden City

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  • "Two Years in the Forbidden City" is a book written by Princess Der Ling, who was the renowned Lady-in-waiting to the Empress Dowager Cixi in the early 20th century. Though Empress Dowager Cixi is a household name, Der Ling's point of view offers a quite unique and surprisingly intimate portrayal of the Empress and Beijing's Imperial Palace in China's last feudal dynasty.
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  • Two Years in the Forbidden City - Chapter 1

    Two Years in the Forbidden City - Chapter 1
    Mar 7 2019

    Though Empress Dowager Cixi is a household name, Der Ling's point of view offers a quite unique and surprisingly intimate portrayal of the Empress and Beijing's Imperial Palace in China's last feudal dynasty.
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    20 mins
  • Two Years in the Forbidden City - Chapter 2

    Two Years in the Forbidden City - Chapter 2
    Mar 13 2019

    "Two Years in the Forbidden City" is a book written by Princess Der Ling, who was the renowned Lady-in-waiting to the Empress Dowager Cixi in the early 20th century. Though Empress Dowager Cixi is a household name, Der Ling's point of view offers a quite unique and surprisingly intimate portrayal of the Empress and Beijing's Imperial Palace in China's last feudal dynasty.
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    21 mins
  • Two Years in the Forbidden City - Chapter 3

    Two Years in the Forbidden City - Chapter 3
    Mar 21 2019

    In this episode of "Two Years in the Forbidden City"......The two girls being novelty among court ladies, find themselves well received in the imperial court and favored by the court's first lady Empress Dowager Cixi with exceptionally courteous gestures from her. A scene from the Chinese classic literature "A Journey to the West" was staged and was harmoniously enjoyed by all those present.
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    27 mins
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Fascinating stories of life in the Forbidden City

Fascinating stories of life in the Forbidden City in the twilight of Dowager Empress Cixi’s reign. The author, Princess Der Ling, is well educated and meticulously observant about her time spent at court.

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Very nice voice

I liked this performance. The voice is smooth and soothing and makes the history feel as is it’s happening now as you listen.

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