BLACU7 Bland, J. O. P. & Backhouse, E: CHINA UNDER THE EMPRESS DOWAGER. Being the History of the Life and Times of Tzu Hsi. London, 1911. xxvi, 525 pp. 30 plates, 1 map. 26x17 cm. Cloth. Very slightly loose in binding. GBP 50.00 An enjoyable and informative book based on a literary forgery. Compiled from state papers and diary of the comptroller of her householder and later proved to be the work of a notorious, masterful forger, Backhouse. First edition, fourth (third new) impression. Hucker 610. Subjects: History Item 210 in List 211. URL for this record: hanshan.com/?b/BLACU7.HTM Record produced by Hanshan Tang Books, www.hanshan.com. |