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Hidden Power: The Palace Eunuchs of Imperial China
Hidden Power The Palace Eunuchs of Imperial China
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A little-known yet significant role in Chinese history was played by the palace eunuchs, castrated men who developed a concealed subcaste that manipulated monarchs and caused the downfall of immense dynasties. This book vividly chronicles the history of the imperial eunuchs: from the murky origins of the practice to the Ming dynasty when 100,000... more »
Author:
A little-known yet significant role in Chinese history was played by the palace eunuchs, castrated men who developed a concealed subcaste that manipulated monarchs and caused the downfall of immense dynasties. This book vividly chronicles the history of the imperial eunuchs: from the murky origins of the practice to the Ming dynasty when 100,000... more »
ISBN-13: 9780879755744
ISBN-10: 0879755741
Pages: 318
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ISBN-10: 0879755741
Pages: 318
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Genres:
- History >> Asia >> China >> General
- History >> Asia >> General
- History >> Historical Study & Educational Resources >> Social History
- History >> World >> General
- Nonfiction >> Social Sciences >> Sociology >> General
