- Hardcover: 542 pages
- Publisher: Amereon House (November 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0848813901
- ISBN-13: 978-0848813901
- Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 14.7 x 4.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 862 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,061,935 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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History of China and of colonialism,
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This review is from: Twilight in the Forbidden City (Hardcover)
Johnston's book is a fascinating study of the end of imperialism in China, but also, as an object of study itself, of the agencies of colonialism. I recommend the book on that basis as much as on the value of Johnston's firsthand account of the last days of the Manchu emperors. "Enjoy with..." as the foodies say, James Morris' lively "Pax Brittanica" trilogy, for example, or letters/memoirs of Gertrude Bell and TE Lawrence. To my mind all of these give a fascinating insight into the good-hearted, brilliant-minded but often disastrously wrong-headed players in colonialism. It's clear in Johnston's book that he went into his job as imperial tutor with an agenda: within days of starting he's outlined a plan to radically disrupt the status quo. All with best intentions, true integrity, and a thorough knowledge of the country and culture. There's a lot for us to learn here. FWIW, I consider myself a history "dabbler" and these books keep my limited attention,intellect and curiosity fully engaged, so don't be put off by worrying that they're too like the classes we all slept through...
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Historical events from a unique perspective,
By Richard Wertz (dickie66@webtv.net) - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Twilight in the Forbidden City (Hardcover)
Twilight in the Forbidden City is considered by The University of Pittsburgh to be out of date due to the use by R.F.J. of the Yale pronounciation of the Chinese language. However, despite that fact, the author manages to capture some of the most historicaly decisive events in Chinese history due to his close relationship with the Emperor, Pu-Yi. He also manages to reflect on some of the events prior to becoming tutor to the Emperor, including the Boxer Rebellion and the downfall of the Empress Tzu-Hsi, that contributed to the twilight in the Fobidden City. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is a student of East Asian studies.
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History of China and of colonialism,
By K. Percy "percyoak" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Twilight in the Forbidden City (Hardcover)
Johnston's book is a fascinating study of the end of imperialism in China, but also, as an object of study itself, of the agencies of colonialism. I recommend the book on that basis as much as on the value of Johnston's firsthand account of the last days of the Manchu emperors. "Enjoy with..." as the foodies say, James Morris' lively "Pax Brittanica" trilogy, for example, or letters/memoirs of Gertrude Bell and TE Lawrence. To my mind all of these give a fascinating insight into the good-hearted, brilliant-minded but often disastrously wrong-headed players in colonialism. It's clear in Johnston's book that he went into his job as imperial tutor with an agenda: within days of starting he's outlined a plan to radically disrupt the status quo. All with best intentions, true integrity, and a thorough knowledge of the country and culture. There's a lot for us to learn here. FWIW, I consider myself a history "dabbler" and these books keep my limited attention,intellect and curiosity fully engaged, so don't be put off by worrying that they're too like the classes we all slept through... 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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An unusual insider history and biography if the last emperor of China.,
By Michael Poore - Published on Amazon.com
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I found the book to be on the dry side and a bit difficult to read as histories often are. What made this book really unusual and worth the effort is that it is written in English by someone who knew and was intimate with the last emperor. This book is a must read for anyone interested in the history of China.
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