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The Last emperor
The Last Emperor by Edward Behr is a compelling biographical narrative about the life of Puyi, the final emperor of China. Drawing on historical documents, eyewitness accounts, and cinematic interpretations, the book traces Puyi’s extraordinary journey from his enthronement as a child ruler of the Qing dynasty, through his removal from power, exile, and brief restoration under Japanese occupation, to his final years as a “reformed citizen” of the People’s Republic of China.
The narrative explores China’s turbulent transition from imperial rule to modernity, offering insight into political upheaval, personal identity, and cultural change in twentieth-century China. Widely regarded as an accessible historical biography, the book provides both historical depth and human drama, forming the literary basis for Bernardo Bertolucci’s acclaimed film The Last Emperor.
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