Emperor of China: Self-portrait of K'ang-Hsi by Jonathan D. Spence - ISBN: 9780679720744
Paperback
Step into the mind of K’ang-hsi, Emperor of China.

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

Self-Portrait of K'ang-Hsi

  • Paperback

    256 pages

  • Release Date

    15 November 1998

Summary

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.

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780679720744
ISBN-10:067972074X
Author:Jonathan D. Spence
Publisher:Random House USA Inc
Imprint:Random House USA Inc
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:256
Release Date:15 November 1998
Weight:272g
Dimensions:17mm x 131mm x 201mm
Series:Vintage
A-Format
B-Format
Emperor of China: Self-portrait of K'ang-Hsi by Jonathan D. Spence - ISBN: 9780679720744
131 × 201 mm
C-Format
A4
mm / in
About The Author

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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