Court Life In China: The Capital Its Officials And People
By Isaac Taylor Headland
Length7h 27m
About this audiobook
"Court Life in China" by Isaac Taylor Headland is a fascinating analysis of Chinese society, particularly focused on life within the capital's court during the late 19th and early 20th century. It offers readers insightful observations about Chinese officials and everyday civilians alike. The author uses his firsthand experiences to provide a detailed look into the country's customs, ceremonies, and behind-the-scenes power dynamics. A notable read for anyone interested in historical Asian culture, politics, and etiquette.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length7 hrs 27 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 1, 1909
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1: The Empress Dowager—Her Early Life
2Chapter 2: The Empress Dowager—Her Years of Training
3Chapter 3: The Empress Dowager—As a Ruler
4Chapter 4: The Empress Dowager—As a Reactionist
5Chapter 5: The Empress Dowager—As a Reformer
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6Chapter 6: The Empress Dowager—As an Artist
7Chapter 7: The Empress Dowager—As a Woman
8Chapter 8: Kuang Hsu—His Self-Development
9Chapter 9: Kuang Hsu—As Emperor and Reformer
10Chapter 10: Kuang Hsu—As a Prisoner
11Chapter 11: Prince Chun—The Regent
12Chapter 12: The Home of the Court—The Forbidden City
13Chapter 13: The Ladies of the Court
14Chapter 14: The Princesses—Their Schools
15Chapter 15: The Chinese Ladies of Rank
16Chapter 16: The Social Life of the Chinese Woman
17Chapter 17: The Chinese Ladies—Their Ills
18Chapter 18: The Funeral Ceremonies of a Dowager Princess
19Chapter 19: Chinese Princes and Officials
20Chapter 20: Peking—The City of the Court
21Chapter 21: The Death of Kuang Hsu and the Empress Dowager
22Chapter 22: The Court and the New Education
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