From Emperor to Citizen; The Autobiography of Aisin-Gioro Pu Yi (Two-Volume Set)
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Aisin-Gioro Pu Yi; W.J.F. Jenner (trans.)
Binding: Hardback
Published: Foreign Languages Press, 1983
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
From Emperor to Citizen: The Autobiography of Aisin-Gioro Pu Yi, translated by W.J.F. Jenner and published by Foreign Languages Press in 1983 and 1986, presents a firsthand account of the life of China’s last emperor, tracing his transformation from imperial sovereign to ordinary citizen under communist rule. This nonfiction memoir chronicles Pu Yi’s childhood ascension to the throne, his forced abdication, and his later role as puppet ruler of Manchukuo under Japanese occupation. The narrative details his imprisonment by Soviet forces, re-education in China, and eventual reintegration into society, arguing for the redemptive power of ideological reform and personal accountability. Pu Yi illustrates the psychological toll of power, isolation, and political manipulation, offering rare insight into the collapse of dynastic China and the rise of revolutionary governance. The work stands as a unique historical document, blending personal confession with national upheaval.
Author: Aisin-Gioro Pu Yi; W.J.F. Jenner (trans.)
Binding: Hardback
Published: Foreign Languages Press, 1983
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
From Emperor to Citizen: The Autobiography of Aisin-Gioro Pu Yi, translated by W.J.F. Jenner and published by Foreign Languages Press in 1983 and 1986, presents a firsthand account of the life of China’s last emperor, tracing his transformation from imperial sovereign to ordinary citizen under communist rule. This nonfiction memoir chronicles Pu Yi’s childhood ascension to the throne, his forced abdication, and his later role as puppet ruler of Manchukuo under Japanese occupation. The narrative details his imprisonment by Soviet forces, re-education in China, and eventual reintegration into society, arguing for the redemptive power of ideological reform and personal accountability. Pu Yi illustrates the psychological toll of power, isolation, and political manipulation, offering rare insight into the collapse of dynastic China and the rise of revolutionary governance. The work stands as a unique historical document, blending personal confession with national upheaval.