Two Years in the Forbidden City

Take a journey into the world of China’s most feared Empress. 


This true story was the first eyewitness account of the Imperial Court written by a Chinese aristocrat for Western readers. It provides an up-close personal view of the notorious Dowager Empress Tzu-hsi in the final years of her reign. 


Enhanced with rich imagery and additional historical notes, “Two Years in the Forbidden City” is a vivid trip into the grandeur and intrigue of China’s last dynasty.


Featuring a new introduction, author biography and afterword by author/editor Noël Fletcher which provides context for this book in modern Chinese history.


* Includes interesting historical details and photos about China's infamous Dowager Empress Tzu-hsi (Cixi), the Boxer Rebellion, the Imperial Court, and other people featured in the narrative. 


* Illustrated with 100+ historical photographs, illustrations, and paintings from the late 1800s to early 1900s.